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Distant wildfires cast long, toxic shadow over Maine

by Penelope Overton July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Prevailing winds have been directing more wildfire smoke to New England in recent years, experts say.

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Maine reporting 2 cases of cyclosporiasis, but they are not linked to the national outbreak

by Joe Lawlor July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

The diarrhea-inducing disease caused by a microscopic parasite has spread to 34 states, federal officials said.

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Staff resignations at Central Maine Healthcare put care at risk, insiders say

by Hannah Kaufman July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Hundreds of employees have left since the system was acquired by Prime Healthcare Foundation. A Prime spokesperson says the turnover is ‘common.’

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Damariscotta Select Board urges MaineHealth to keep local birthing center open

by Drew Johnson July 7, 2026July 8, 2026

A grassroots effort to keep the birthing center open at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital formed after hospital officials said they were considering closing its maternity ward by the end of the year.

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Missed deadline stalls access to remote pharmacies in Maine

by Hannah Kaufman July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Roughly 45% of residents live in a pharmacy desert.

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How can Maine stem its healthcare gaps?

by Hannah Kaufman July 4, 2026July 3, 2026

While health science has made great strides in improving the quality and length of life, one expert says the future calls for a ‘ginormous shift in public health.’