LEWISTON — If Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to tax nonprofits became law, Lewiston would get $3.3 million a year in added property taxes from its two hospitals and Bates College. Central Maine Medical Center’s property tax bill would be $1.17 million a year, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center’s would be $535,000, and Bates College would […]
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St. Mary’s faces penalties for complication, infection rates
Learn About Tableau The federal government is cracking down on half a dozen Maine hospitals for high rates of complications and infections. The six Maine facilities are among 721 hospitals nationally with high rates of infections and other patient injuries that will see their payments cut under the federal Medicare program, according to an analysis […]
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Bowdoin student, finalist in nationwide science competition, suffers stroke
LEWISTON — Two years ago, Samantha Garvey made headlines when she became a finalist in an elite nationwide high school science competition while she and her family were living in a New York homeless shelter. She appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” got a $50,000 college scholarship from AT&T and met President Barack Obama at […]
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YPLAA offering free seminar
LEWISTON — Young Professionals of the Lewiston Auburn Area are offering another seminar in its professional development series, Being the Best You in 2015; A Personal Branding Strategy. It will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Central Maine Medical Center conference room (lower level), 12 High St. Branding professionals […]
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Driver in horrific Otisfield crash arrested for stealing, wrecking car
PARIS — An Otisfield man appeared in court Friday on charges that he stole a truck and wrecked it in a horrific crash last week. In handcuffs and wearing a neck brace, Mark C. Male, 46, of 251 Ahonen Road, made his initial court appearance before a judge in Oxford County Superior Court on Friday morning. […]
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Health system official sorry conflict of interest not disclosed, but no change
Updated 10:54 a.m. LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare’s CEO has apologized to employees for the way it handled conflict-of-interest issues surrounding Edumedics, a private health-monitoring company that workers must use if they want to avoid higher insurance premiums. That company was started by a top Central Maine Healthcare official who runs it with his wife. […]
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Health officials to host community forum on Ebola in Lewiston
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center and United Ambulance will host a community forum on Ebola at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Franco Center at 46 Cedar St. Participants will learn what Ebola is, how a person can (and can’t) get it, what local hospitals and emergency […]
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Lewiston hospitals showcase Ebola preparedness
If it turns out that foreign country is in West Africa, you’ll get a mask, your own waiting area and a nurse in protective gear. If you traveled to West Africa and have a fever, headache, stomach pains or other concerning symptoms, you’ll get all of the above — plus a blood test that’s rushed […]
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Man airlifted to hospital after rollover in Rumford
RUMFORD — A seriously injured Milton Township man was airlifted to a Lewiston hospital Saturday morning after the sport utility vehicle he was driving rolled over into woods off Route 232, police said. John Webb, 55, suffered injuries to his upper body, Rumford police Sgt. James Bernard said on scene. Webb was taken by LifeFlight […]
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Cancer Crusaders holding sixth annual Haunted Walk fundraiser
RUMFORD — The Cancer Crusaders is holding its sixth annual Haunted Halloween Walk on Oct. 24, 25 and 31 at 320 Isthmus Road. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, and 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Admission is $5. A snack and drink will be served at […]