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Maine, with one of the highest cancer rates in the country, is struggling to attract oncologists

by Emily Bader June 12, 2022June 13, 2022

Finding young physicians willing to move to Maine, especially to rural areas, is next to impossible, some providers say.

Business, Nation / World

EPA rule would finally ban cancer-causing asbestos that is still in use

by MATTHEW DALY April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Chrysotile asbestos is found in products such brake linings and gaskets, and is used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide, also known as caustic soda.

Business, Health, Maine

Foundation donating $2.25 million to improve children’s cancer care in Maine

by Carol Semple December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

Maine Medical Center said a new pediatric center in Scarborough will be named The Sam L. Cohen Pediatric Infusion Center.

The Bethel Citizen

Big heart, wise soul, Hailey Go Gold!

by Meira Bienstock September 8, 2021September 7, 2021

BETHEL — As Lucius Annaeus Seneca wrote, “As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters.” When talking about Hailey Steward, Hailey’s mom, Tabaitha Steward, talks about the time when Hailey was in the children’s hospital and Steward had just bought her new bedding, […]