3 min Behavioral teletherapy for students in rural Maine brings ‘hope to the hallways’ Mental health issues became a crisis in a rural Maine school district during the pandemic. An online counseling program now augments in-person services. ByKristi EatonMay 27, 2023 Read More
14 min As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs. ByRose LundyMay 21, 2023 Read More
7 min Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing crisis intensifies Asylum seekers needing help have added to a basic problem: Too few beds available for too many hopeful people. ByEmily BaderMay 21, 2023 Read More
4 min Fort Kent hospital dealing with financial challenges, community concerns Northern Maine Medical Center is closing its obstetrics unit while looking for ways to cut costs, increase revenue and ease worries in the region. ByDavid DahlMay 17, 2023 Read More
7 min Portland says “we’re pushed to the brink” by mounting homeless crisis The city plans to clear a growing tent encampment, leaving people pondering where to go next with no overall solution in sight. ByEmily BaderMay 14, 2023 Read More
2 min Northern Maine Medical Center to close obstetrics unit Latest hospital to shutter OB care, amid low birth rate and difficulties in keeping medical workers. ByDavid DahlKate CoughMay 9, 2023 Read More
4 min Greater Portland Health employees raise concerns about staffing, management Leaders at the nonprofit say they are addressing the complaints, which surfaced in letters from workers and a staff “listening session." ByEmily BaderApril 30, 2023 Read More