LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare’s cancer care program is among the best in the nation, according to the Commission on Cancer, which named the institution as an American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner. “This designation recognizes that your institution is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in surgical care,” a statement from the commission […]
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Stephens Hospital awards over $27,000 in community grants
NORWAY — As part of its 2025 Community Grant Program, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital is awarding a total of $27,740 to the following local nonprofit organizations committed to improving health and wellness in the region. Center for Ecological Building and Education: $2,970 to expand the BikeShare Program. Maine Dragon Boat Club: $2,500 to assist with annual […]
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine’s hospitals are in dire financial shape, report says
The state’s major hospitals rank near the bottom among 50 states in 3 metrics — operating margin, debt burden and age of facilities — according to an analysis done for the Maine Hospital Association.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Hannaford recalls ground beef sold in Mechanic Falls
A store statement said the beef may contain foreign material and customers are being told to dispose of it or bring the beef or its packaging back to the store for a refund.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, Schools & Education
Single-occupancy bathrooms have multiplied in Maine. What a relief.
Since the last big debate about trans rights, private, gender-neutral bathrooms have proliferated at restaurants, schools and workplaces.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill would offer more accurate data on number of homes built in Maine
LD 1184 would help housing advocates track progress in building 84,000 new homes by 2030.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, sending stocks soaring, but again raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown after his tariffs took effect Wednesday, the president abruptly backed down on most of the import taxes — except for those on China.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulators investigating Versant Power’s management practices
The Public Utilities Commission says that Versant has regularly increased rates without improving service and questioned whether its Canadian parent company is providing sufficient oversight.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine company stocks drop in wake of tariffs, but less than the average
Last week was the stock market’s worst since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and stocks continued to bounce around wildly Monday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
With Paris car dealer locked down, customers left in the lurch
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM abruptly closed its doors last Friday after the business was seized by Rockland Trust Company.