Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine expands authority of naturopathic doctors
A coalition of medical groups had opposed the rule changes, which were approved by lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Inland Hospital closed a year ago. Waterville’s wounds are still fresh
‘There is a hospital 20 miles down the road,’ the president of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter said, ‘and it might as well be in Portland.’
Posted inHealth, News
Democratic candidates for Maine governor discuss reforming health care
All 4 candidates at the University of Maine at Augusta forum agreed the state should move toward a universal health care system.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Health, News
Portland Museum of Art finalizes purchase of MaineHealth office building
The museum plans to move administrative offices to the building on Free Street, freeing up space for more galleries.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Did Maine record more than 10,000 drug overdoses in 2025? | Fact brief
Drug overdoses have declined each year in Maine since 2022, according to official statistics.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Health, News
Sanford residents raise concerns about environmental impact of proposed sludge plant
Attendees at a public forum Thursday questioned representatives from Aries Clean Technologies over their plan to build a PFAS-destroying facility that would heat sewage sludge to over 2,220 degrees. Many of the responses were met with jeers and boos.
Posted inHealth, News
Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.