Long waitlists for front-line doctors are causing some people to wait months to be seen, others to just give up.
Kendra Caruso
Staff Writer
Kendra Caruso is the Auburn city reporter for the Sun Journal. After graduating from the University of Maine in 2019, she got her start in journalism at The Republican Journal in Belfast. She started working at the Sun Journal in 2023 writing about health and education. She has a passion for community reporting and keeping people informed on important happenings in their town.
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Greene residents to decide on dam, culvert and broadband funding at annual meeting
Residents have expressed strong feelings about some of the funding requests on Saturday’s warrant.
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Maine’s sixth annual Opioid Response Summit draws hundreds to Auburn
Gov. Janet Mills thinks the enhanced prescription monitoring program is one of the factors that brought down the number of drug overdose deaths last year.
Posted inHealth, News
Experts weigh in on how to maintain mental health through tumultuous political discourse
Fear can lead to anxiety and depression, which can take a toll on someone’s mental well-being.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Lisbon councilors change Zoning Ordinance for manufactured homes, discuss local EMS situation
Manufactured homes will now be allowed in three more areas.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston health care providers set up shop in Kennedy Park to offer free services
Providers were giving free services, such as blood pressure readings, blood sugar tests and cervical exams, along with providing people with resources.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school budget passes third public vote
By midday, there were already a higher number of votes cast than during the first school budget referendum.
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Face Time: Kathy Martin of Lewiston is eager to return, take the helm at Saint Dom’s
With deep connections to Saint Dominic as a third-generation alumna, the new Saint Dominic Academy principal is excited about her ‘homecoming story.’
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Tasty Tuesdays Food Truck fare attracting hundreds to Lisbon event center
The idea was developed by local food truck operators who wanted to serve more locally.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Community Clinical Services splits from St. Mary’s Health System
Though the two organizations are now legally separate, they will still work together to serve patients.