Hallowell Water District testing late last month showed drinking water in the city contained its highest PFAS levels in at least the past three years.
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Health care providers scramble to help patients of closing Waterville hospital
Northern Light official says most of Inland primary care patients will be able to stay with their provider as the company moves closer to closing its Waterville hospital in June.
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Community Resource Fair draws 100 for support, connection, food at Fayette school
The April 5 Resource Health Fair in Fayette brought together over 100 residents, volunteers and vendors for a day of networking, community support and free services.
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Northern Light Health announces plan to move several outpatient services to Waterville
The services are to be relocated over the next several months to the Inland Hospital campus on Kennedy Memorial Drive, officials said.
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MaineGeneral offers March 11 talk on shoulder arthritis
MaineGeneral Orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Cassandra Sanko and Dr. Daniel Shubert will lead the discussion.
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Farmington hospital to hold Galentine’s Event Feb. 13
This community-focused gathering brings together women-oriented health services.
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Hospitals ready to take more pregnant patients as Waterville facilities end birthing services
MaineGeneral Health and Redington-Fairview General Hospital expect more demand once birthing services in Waterville close March 1.
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A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.
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Free hernia screening set for Feb. 20 in Waterville
Surgeon Leandra Jelinek will discuss hernia detection and the latest treatments available and provide free screenings.
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Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
There have been no human cases reported yet in Maine, and 66 cases across the U.S., according to the CDC.