Expectant parents appear to be influenced by names in the news, but don’t look for a bunch of baby Janets any time soon.
births
As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
Jay couple are parents of first baby of 2025 born at Farmington hospital
Parents Tisha-Marie Stinchfield and Tristan Franchetti of Jay welcomed Elliani-Lynn Marie Franchetti to the family on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Area birth announcements Oct. 23 through Nov. 27
The birthing centers were located at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.
Area births Sept. 10 through Oct. 25
The births took place at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway
Birth announcements
Central Maine Medical Center Willow-June Lovey Tuttle, a girl, was born Aug. 5 to Hayli and Dakota-Lee Tuttle of Livermore. Her grandparents are Samantha Mullen of Bethel, Laurieann Patten of Bethel, James J. Tuttle Jr. of Bethel; her great-grandparents are Evelyn and Paul St. Laurent of Livermore, Wally Ritz of Bethel, Marguerite Tuttle of Bethel […]
Birth announcements
Central Maine Medical Center Nova Lynn Caroleen Klemanski, a girl was born to Tayla McGarey and Devon Klemanski of West Gardiner, July 15. Her grandparents are Edgar and Vicki Ouellette of West Gardiner, Randy and Linda Klemanski of East Boothbay; her great-grandmothers are Carolyn Ritchie of Auburn and Wanda Klemanski of Lewiston. Vince Ce Vasquez, […]
Births
Central Maine Medical Center Hazel Ann Malik, a girl, was born to Allson Chicoine-Bates and Qaim Malik of Chesterville, March 31. Her sibling is Forest; grandparents are Jennifer Damon of Jay, Martha Malik of Wilton; her great-grandparents are Brenda Beaulieu of Livermore and Hazel Corbin of Wilton. Arthur Jacob Rivard, a boy, was born to […]
Births
Central Maine Medical Center Luna Marie French, a girl, was born to Traci Dennis and William French II of Mechanic Falls, March 16. Her grandparents are Cathy Dennis and Edward Holtz of Auburn, Tanya and Keith Flohr of Auburn, William French of Jay. Roman Beau Trimm, a boy, was born to Crystal Coolong and Hunter […]
Births
Central Maine Medical Center Abigail Mae Roy, a girl, was born to Marshall Roy and Cassandra DeMatteo of Auburn, Dec. 8, 2023. Her sibling is Braydon Roy; grandparents are David Roy of Lewiston, Pamela Veinott of Lewiston, and Michael and Kathleen DeMatteo of Auburn; her great-grandparent is Shirley Medeiros of Melrose, Massachusetts. Michael Adrian Thurlow […]