In Maine, state data shows overdose deaths declined 24% from January to November in 2025 compared to the same period the previous year.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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Why members of this popular Westbrook fitness class keep coming back | Column
The thrice-weekly sessions that started with four older adults now draw between 40 and 50 people ranging in age and ability.
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What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family?
Officials say not much will change. Experts aren’t so sure.
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Western Maine doctors swamped by flu: ‘Perfect storms’
‘Not a great time,’ one health care provider said. ‘Get your flu shot.’
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Flu, norovirus and other illnesses circulating in Maine
Wastewater data is showing ‘high’ levels of norovirus in communities.
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Maine Med nurses, hospital agree to new union contract
The nurses will get 21% in raises over the 3 years of the contract.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Forever chemicals found at Gorham mobile home park
The public water system that serves about 300 homes at Friendly Village slightly exceeds state drinking water safety standards.
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Maine public health experts criticize changes to childhood vaccine schedule
Federal health officials on Monday announced a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for all children.
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Owner of Lewiston hospital vastly underestimated scope of May data breach
St. Mary’s parent Covenant Health initially said fewer than 10,000 patients were affected. It now says the data of 478,000 people, including nearly 285,000 in Maine, was compromised.
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Maine’s first baby of 2026 born at Augusta hospital
The girl was born at 12:53 a.m. Thursday to a Lisbon couple at MaineGeneral Health’s Alfond Center for Health.