Primary care shortages and rising insurance premiums have pushed more doctors to go out on their own.
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Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Meet Skowhegan hospital’s new CEO
Tiffany Comis replaces Dick Willett, who lead Redington-Fairview General Hospital for 3 decades.
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Augusta homeless shelter proposal stalls as city weighs new rules
City officials and homeless advocates have agreed to instead work on regulations and finding a new site for a homeless shelter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Togus to accept veterans by ambulance for the first time
The Augusta Veterans Administration hospital is complying with a federal order to accept ambulances.
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A failed $1.5 million deal. Restricted roads. The small town of Freedom struggles with conflicts of interest.
A series of recall elections this year have roiled the tiny Maine town.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta credit union clerk foils New Jersey woman’s forgery attempt
The woman was indicted by grand jury for allegedly inserting her photo into a Wayne woman’s passport in a plot to withdraw funds.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Whitefield man arrested following Augusta high-speed chase
Robert Arthur Breton, 31, was allegedly out on bail for an incident in which the same deputy who pursued him in a chase Thursday had also arrested him in a previous chase.
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Michaud reelected to Ward 3 Augusta City Council seat
Incumbent Michael Michaud defeats challenger Amanda Heath.
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What the experts say about vaccinating your pet
With rising parvovirus cases and more unvaccinated animals in Maine, here’s what experts recommend to keep pets safe.