BRUNSWICK — Mid Coast Hospital will host a public forum on a proposal from Mid Coast to merge with Parkview Hospital.

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston has a competing proposal to merge with Parkview.

The forum will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Mid Coast Hospital Cafe and Conference Rooms, 123 Medical Center Drive in Brunswick.

Lois Skillings, president and CEO of Mid Coast Health Services, will provide an overview and facilitate a public discussion about what is at stake for Brunswick-area communities.

The public is invited to this free event.