Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide

WHO WILL RESPOND TO YOU IN AN EMERGENCY?

Discover the complex reality of emergency response in Penobscot County through a new, comprehensive database revealing the often uncertain web of fire and ambulance services serving local communities.

I voted to close Lincoln Hospital’s birthing unit. Here’s why.

A MaineHealth board member reflects on the painful, necessary decision to close labor and delivery services, prioritizing patient safety amid critical staffing shortages in rural healthcare.

‘At the edge of a cliff’

The tragic death of Rachel Hunter highlights a crumbling rural emergency service system in Maine, where residents face 'ambulance deserts' and a lack of guaranteed, state-mandated coverage.

Vote for Susan Collins to keep people off Medicaid

This piece argues that Senator Susan Collins' proven ability to secure federal investment and jobs for Maine is more vital than the criticism regarding her Medicaid voting record.

When a town stops delivering babies, life gets harder in Maine

As rural maternity units close across Maine, Senator Trey Stewart calls for innovative, sustainable solutions to preserve essential community services and ensure the state remains a place for families.