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LincolnHealth reports record 42 cases Sept. 6-12, call volume and testing concerns
Wed, 09/15/2021 - 5:15pm

LincolnHealth reported 42 positive COVID-19 cases for Sept. 6-12, a record number for a one-week period since the beginning of the pandemic. The positivity rate rose to 8.55% with 491 tests and 14 cases were considered breakthrough cases, those who have been fully vaccinated and tested positive. Director of Communications John Martins said the under-18 crowd represented 18 cases most of which were likely influenced by the return to school. LincolnHealth’s Respiratory Care Clinic continues to be...
Staffing shortage leads to temporary changes at Cove’s Edge, outpatient laboratory services
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:00pm

Despite recent increases in hourly wages and offering additional sign-on bonuses to new employees, LincolnHealth is still struggling with staffing shortages, forcing some temporary changes in senior living and outpatient lab services. Cove’s Edge will temporarily close its skilled rehabilitation unit this month, moving existing patients and staff into the long term care unit to consolidate staff and services. New admissions to long term care and skilled rehab will be brought to the long term...
Success with reversing Alzheimer's at Boothbay Health Center
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 8:45am
On Sept. 3, Dr. Allan “Chip” Teel presented some early results from his Reverse Alzheimer's program to the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. Dr. Teel has been running a Reverse Cognitive Decline Research Program at the Boothbay Region Health Center since January 2020. The program is based on the 30+ years of research published by Dr. Dale Bredesen at UCLA. In describing the people participating in our local program, Dr. Teel said: “Two-thirds of the patients in the initial cohort of 20 patients had...
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Drive-up flu clinics scheduled
Tue, 09/14/2021 - 8:45am
LincolnHealth begins its annual flu vaccination clinics, with three successive Saturday drive-up events in Boothbay Harbor and Damariscotta. Participants stay in their vehicle for registration and vaccination. Please remember to bring your insurance card. The clinics are open to ages six months and up, and it’s a good idea to wear a short-sleeved shirt to make it easier to administer the vaccine. Clinics will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 in front of...
People Helping People seeks volunteers
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 8:15am
People Helping People needs volunteers to take people in need to food shopping, doctor visits, meetings, etc. Call Benjamin 973-919-7249 for more information.
NAMI Support Group
Fri, 09/10/2021 - 8:00am
The next NAMI meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Baptist Church near the Boothbay Common. Enter through the back of the church. This is a Combined Support Group for individuals living with mental health challenges, and friends or family members supporting individuals with mental health challenges. Meeting guidelines include mandatory mask wearing and space to social distance six to eight feet. For more information call Jane at 633-2563 after 5 p.m. or via...
LincolnHealth reports 21 cases Aug. 30-Sept. 5, staffing shortage woes
Thu, 09/09/2021 - 8:30am

LincolnHealth reported 21 new cases out of 485 tests for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 5. Totals remain steady while the amount of testing has varied over the past several weeks resulting in percent-positives between 4.3% and 5.25%. Director of Communications John Martins said the Delta variant continues its surge in Maine and breakthroughs – five of the 21 cases – represent nearly 30% of cases. “Testing numbers rose … and with school being back in session, we anticipate that we may see higher...
J. Edward Knight Senior Advantage will now offer Medicare plan options
Wed, 09/08/2021 - 3:00pm
“J Edward Knight will now be advising our clients on their Medicare plan options,” said Robert Wheeler, president of J. Edward Knight, in a news release. Wheeler went on to say: “After hearing from many of our clients about how difficult and overwhelming it can be to navigate the various Medicare options and make an informed decision, we wanted to work with them and assist them in making the most appropriate health insurance decision. In order to live by our promise to stay independent, local,...
Maine is still in an outbreak, but a cool, wet spring could knock down the irritating insects.
Summer of 2022: Will browntail moths be this bad again?
Mon, 09/06/2021 - 8:30am

Next summer may be just as itchy and painful as this one. After one of Maine’s worst browntail moth seasons, there are signs already that 2022 could continue a years-long outbreak of the invasive insect that’s responsible for painful skin rashes and occasional dangerous breathing problems. This story was originally published by The Maine Monitor . The Maine Monitor is a local journalism product published by The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, a nonprofit civic news...
Healthy Lincoln County receives funding to combat food insecurity
Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:00am

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) , a program of Medical Care Development (MCD) , has received a two-year $110,000 grant from Good Shepherd Food Bank (GSFB) to establish a community connector position that will serve communities in Lincoln County. This is part of the GSFB's $250 million Campaign to End Hunger in Maine , which aims to ensure that all residents of Maine have access to enough nutritious food when and where they need it by the end of 2025. More than 13% of Maine households are food...
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Care facilities, hospitals to receive $146 Million to support workforce recruitment
Thu, 09/02/2021 - 9:15am
The Mills Administration announced Sept. 2 $146 million in state and federal funding for Maine nursing and residential care facilities, adult family care homes, and hospitals. The funds will support workforce recruitment and retention efforts as they grapple with shortages driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding comes on top of the $25 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds the Mills Administration has already awarded to 14 hospitals and 96 long-term care facilities to help health care...
LincolnHealth reports 20 cases Aug. 23-29
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 3:30pm

LincolnHealth reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of Aug. 23; 381 tests were administered, down from 456 the previous week, bringing the percent-positive up to 5.25%. Director of Communications John Martins said breakthrough cases represented about 30% of positive tests with six of the 20 cases being in those under age 18. Many of these cases were due to exposures in the household or were people who are immunocompromised, he said. Aside from administration of COVID-19 vaccines,...
CSD COVID-19 precaution plan
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 1:00pm

Boothbay Region Elementary and High School administrators have outlined precautions students and staff will be taking to reduce risks of spreading COVID-19. The precautions are consistent with Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. All students and staff will be required to wear masks indoors and on buses regardless of vaccination status. Physical distancing of three feet will be required when possible and masks will be optional for outdoor activities. Visitors and...
Ed Brown’s Wharfside Gallery meets BRHC donations with art
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 12:00pm

Ed Brown’s Wharfside Gallery owners and artists Ed and Susan Brown are appealing for community support of Boothbay Region Health Center. Alarmed by news the 501(c)(3) nonprofit is at risk of closing, the Browns responded the only way they felt they could: with art. The Browns said the past two summers have been hard for BRHC which relies on in-person-type fundraising; in a normal year, the Browns would donate prints and paintings to be auctioned off at a benefit. Instead, the artists pledged a...
Schoolhouse Pond Preserve hike
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 9:15am
Monday, Sept. 20 Discover the history and ecology of Schoolhouse Pond Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall, 10-11 a.m. The preserve was once the site of a schoolhouse and features a mixed forest, interesting rock formations and a beautiful old stonewall. Limited to 10 participants. Following current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration required. Contact Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
Cross River Preserve Hike
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 9:15am
Wednesday, Sept. 8 Discover the history and ecology of Cross River Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike from 10-11 a.m. with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall. Enjoy a stroll through mixed forest and along a freshwater wetland and stream, before reaching the tidal shoreline and mudflats of the Cross River. Limited to 10. Following current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration required. Contact Tracey at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.
Saunders Preserve Hike
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 9:00am
Tuesday, Sept. 14 Discover the history and ecology of Saunders Preserve during a leisurely one mile hike with Boothbay Region Land Trust Environmental Educator Tracey Hall from 10-11 a.m. This moderate hike meanders down a wooded hillside, through a mix of majestic evergreen and hardwood trees before arriving at a small stream that empties into the Damariscotta River. Limited to 10 participants. Follow current CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings. Registration required. Contact Tracey at...
Health Center still needs $78,000 to stay open
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 7:00am
The good news is that the Boothbay Region Health Center's campaign to "Save Your Community Health Center"raised $31,500 in two weeks towards the $110,000 needed to fund operations this autumn. Donations have come in from 66 individuals and 17 businesses. This rapid response from community members has been encouraging to the staff of the Health Center. But we still have a long way to go. Last year, the Boothbay Region Health Center provided $380,000 worth of unreimbursed primary health care to...
Healthy Lincoln County provides more than 30,000 meals for hungry children
Mon, 08/30/2021 - 8:00am

As Lulu the Lunch Wagon made her last run for the summer on Aug. 26, staff at Healthy Lincoln County and many area volunteers had provided more than 30,000 free meals to children in Knox and Lincoln counties. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the state, Healthy Lincoln County is one of the largest sponsoring agencies for the summer food service program and coordinates more than 27 sites and three kitchens. The Boothbay Harbor kitchen is headed by Heidi Stevens,...
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Commercial fishing, opiate addiction, Moby Dick play out in Rockland premier of Blues Opera
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 5:00pm

ROCKLAND — Never Leaving This Boat—Fragments of a Blues Opera , a provocative and challenging new work by Maine-based playwright Michael Gorman will premiere during National Recovery Month, Saturday, September 11-12, 2021, at Steel House Amphitheater, 639 Main Street, in Rockland. The performance charts the rise and fall of a young commercial fisherman through the intrusion of addiction and explores the role of myth and storytelling as both sustaining and destructive forces in a...
80% of eligible Mainers have received a COVID-19 vaccine dose
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 5:00pm

AUGUSTA — Governor Janet Mills announced Wednesday that 80 percent of all eligible people in Maine have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, achieving another milestone for the state as it continues to confront an increase in cases associated with the Delta variant. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC), 80.2 percent of eligible people in Maine age 12 and older have received a COVID-19 vaccination, one of eight states in the nation to reach the...
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Rock Steady Boxing: Fighting Parkinson’s disease
Fri, 08/27/2021 - 3:45pm

Rock Steady Boxing is a unique exercise program at the Boothbay Region YMCA, based on training used by boxing professionals and adapted for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Through the use of non-contact boxing and a range of other cardio, agility, speed, muscular endurance, eye-hand coordination, and balance and flexibility work, this program is proven to slow and even reverse the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. It also empowers participants and extends their perceived abilities. Sessions...
LincolnHealth reports 21 cases Aug. 16-22
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 8:30am

LincolnHealth reported 21 COVID-19 cases out of 456 tests for the week of Aug. 16. The numbers are down from 39 cases and 514 tests during the previous week and the percent-positive is down from 7.59% to 4.61%. Director of Communications John Martins said the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to impact Maine and the rest of the nation. Breakthrough cases, the fully vaccinated testing positive for the virus, are also persisting with five such cases of the 21 reported. “During the last four weeks...
Inn Along the Way’s series continues with cross cultural perspectives on aging and dying
Sat, 08/21/2021 - 8:30am

Cross cultural and religious perspectives on aging and death will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s third summer “Challenging Conversation Circles” series. The program is taking place at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. Aging isn't just a biological process --- it's also very much a cultural one. As a society we are excited about discussions concerning the birth of a child or younger people. Yet in many cultures people discuss aging and...
LincolnHealth reports 39 cases Aug. 9-16
Fri, 08/20/2021 - 7:00am

LincolnHealth reported a spike of 39 positive COVID-19 cases for the week of Aug. 9. The data represents the most cases in a single week for LincolnHealth since before Dec. 2020, the most tests since the end of April, and the highest percent-positive, 7.6%, since early May. LincolnHealth’s Michelle Lunt said the trends likely result from the widespread Delta variant activity across Maine. Though LincolnHealth continues to find breakthrough cases, or positive cases in those who have been...
Woodchucks ready to chuck wood
Thu, 08/19/2021 - 12:00pm

The Community Resource Council has officially opened up the wood burning season for eligible households in Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport and Edgecomb. The Woodchucks are always busy and have a year-round operation that includes harvesting, cutting, splitting and stacking and delivering wood. The wood is delivered by the Woodchucks to households whose primary heat source is wood. We are exceptionally blessed to have a group of dedicated and extraordinary volunteer “Woodchucks.” If you...
We almost closed our doors last week
Mon, 08/16/2021 - 1:45pm

You may have heard the rumors that the Boothbay Region Health Center was closing last week. Thankfully, that is not true. But we came close. Fortunately, a few local merchants and a number of loyal patients wrote emergency checks to tide us over. Do You Need Us? At our recent emergency board meeting, we decided that we would let you--the members of the communities we serve--determine our fate. Do you value having access to convenient (in the Meadow Mall), independent, and quality...
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LincolnHealth partners with Sandy River Company to evaluate options for new nursing facility
Mon, 08/16/2021 - 1:15pm

With aging facilities, delinquent reimbursements, regulations and staffing shortages, LincolnHealth continues to evaluate all options to sustain nursing home care in Lincoln County. The LincolnHealth board recently agreed to work with Sandy River Company to assess the possibility of building a new nursing and skilled nursing facility in Damariscotta. The facility would be run by Sandy River Company a highly respected, Maine-based senior care development firm. MaineHealth has worked with the...
LincolnHealth reports 20 new cases, 7 breakthroughs
Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:30pm

LincolnHealth reported Aug. 11 a jump of 20 positive COVID-19 cases for the week of Aug. 2. The 424 tests over the week brings testing rates nearly to mid-May levels; the percent-positive tests have increased to 4.72%. LincolnHealth’s John Martins said the increase in cases is most likely due to the Delta variant. The national trend of breakthrough cases is also beginning to show in LincolnHealth’s testing as seven of the 20 positive cases were people who were vaccinated, he said. “Their age...
St. Andrews Auxiliary holds annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Fri, 08/06/2021 - 10:00am

St. Andrews Auxiliary held their annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon last Wednesday, Aug. 4 at Newagen Seaside Inn. Seventy members were present to celebrate hours of dedicated work in their Thrift Shop and for service projects that went throughout St. Andrews Village and Campus. Many Auxiliary members were honored for volunteering at the Boothbay Y Vaccination Clinic for a period of five months and 11 past presidents were recognized for continuity of service over the last several decades...
Binnie Media Maine and the American Red Cross are out for blood!
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 9:45am

The emergency need for lifesaving blood continues this summer. Binnie Media is supporting the American Red Cross through this challenging time with their 4th annual Out For Blood event with locations across Maine. Binnie is proud to put the strength of their flagship station’s 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf to work keeping the blood supply strong. This year’s Out For Blood event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18, with hours from noon to 5 p.m. at all blood drive sites. Locations to choose...
LincolnHealth reports uptick in COVID-19 tests, cases
Tue, 08/03/2021 - 5:00pm

LincolnHealth reported an uptick in COVID-19 testing and positive cases Aug. 3. After a three-week streak of no positive cases ended July 12 with a single case, six more were reported the following week and most recently 11 the week of July 26. This makes percent-positive cases 3%, the highest since the end of May. LincolnHealth’s John Martins said most cases continue to involve those not fully vaccinated. However, there have been a few breakthrough cases, of people who have contracted COVID-19...
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MaineHealth to require care team COVID-19 vaccinations as condition of employment
Tue, 08/03/2021 - 3:15pm

MaineHealth announced Aug. 3 it will require COVID-19 vaccination for all care team members as a condition of employment. The new rule, which will have few exceptions including consideration for medical and religious exemptions, will go into effect Oct.1. The MaineHealth system is the largest employer in Maine and joins dozens of hospitals and health systems, along with some government and non-healthcare private employers, in a public health effort to limit spread of COVID-19, especially in...
Sports physicals offered by Lincoln Medical Partners’ school-based health blinics beginning Aug. 10
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 1:15pm

As the fall sports season nears, Lincoln Medical Partners is offering physicals for student-athletes both in the schools and at the Family Care Center on the St. Andrews Campus in Boothbay Harbor. This year’s schedule is: Boothbay Region High School , Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug . 10-11, 8 a.m. to noon at the Family Care Center; Medomak Valley High School , Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12-13, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school; Lincoln Academy , Monday and Tuesday, Aug.16...
Ocean Point Preserve Hike
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 12:45pm
Tuesday, Aug. 17 Discover the history and ecology of Ocean Point Preserve during a leisurely one-mile hike with BRLT Educator Tracey Hall. Located in the largest wetland area on Linekin Neck in East Boothbay, the 15-acre Ocean Point Preserve includes Tibbetts Pond. Designated by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as a significant waterfowl wildlife habitat for inland waterfowl and wading birds. Limited to 10 participants. Walk to follow CDC Covid guidelines for outside gatherings...
use of contract nurses and assistants in Maine has soared since 2017
Nursing homes face ongoing staff shortages, a problem that predates the pandemic
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 9:45am

In the years before the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation’s long-term care facilities and overwhelmed healthcare workers, Maine nursing homes increasingly hired nurses and nursing assistants through outside agencies to prevent staffing shortages. A four-month investigation by The Maine Monitor and Investigative Reporting Workshop found that contracted hours for certified nursing assistants in nursing homes across the state have nearly doubled since 2017. And agency staffing hours...
Schoonerfest Triathlon
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 2:30pm
Sunday, Aug. 22 From 7:30 a.m. to noon - 525 yard swim in Wiscasset Community Center pool; 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run through Wiscasset. FMI or to register visit wiscassetrec.com.
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Treats of Maine participating in Bakes for Breast Cancer program
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 12:30pm
Bakes for Breast Cancer is proud to announce that Treats of Maine, 80 Main St., in Wiscasset is participating in the inaugural Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine. Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine is the fourth event in their annual series of events which helps raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. The inaugural Bakes for Breast Cancer Maine takes place from Monday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 8. Registration is currently open and interested participants can register now. Restaurants,...
Join program to reverse Alzheimer's at Boothbay Region Health Center
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 11:30am

Boothbay Region Health Center's innovative research program to reverse Alzheimer's and dementia has been running since January 2020 under the auspices of Dr. Allan S. Teel. There are currently 35 local Boothbay area (and seasonal) residents participating. We’re still accepting new participants who are willing to commit to lifestyle changes in order to reduce their risks of cognitive decline. History of this Program This program began when a friend, who knew of my concern about...
Finding Our Voices receives national recognition
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 9:00am

Camden-based nonprofit Finding Our Voices (FOV) has received national recognition for its “Outstanding Awareness Campaign,” the Let’s Talk About It/Women in Windows posters and “Best Awareness Event” for the October 2020 online art auction fundraiser that raised $15,000. In 2020, Theresa’s Fund (est. 1992), Domesticshelters.org and experts in the field joined forces to launch an awards program to honor “the heroes of the domestic violence movement”: Programs, advocates, shelters, survivors and...
Boothbay 9-year-old recognized as Anthem Hero at Hadlock for Courage in Fighting Cancer
Fri, 07/23/2021 - 2:30pm

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE – As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s continued commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP), 9-year-old Jesse Richey of Boothbay was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling cancer at a young age. The pre-recorded ceremony took place prior to the July 20 Portland Sea Dogs game at Hadlock Field. “Jesse has shown such strength and perseverance...
Nautical Nutrition joins chamber
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 11:30am

Health-based shake and tea shop Nautical Nutrition at 43 Oak St. is the latest addition to the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce roster. Owner Kourtnee Langlais and mother-in-law and business partner Laurie Dickinson cut the ribbon with the Chamber July 20. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Langlois. “We've had a lot of community support and now we couldn't be happier … The hardest part I think was everyone knew we were doing it and it was just delay after delay really without an...
Get your children, teens caught up on vaccinations
Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:15am
Over the last 16 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some children and teens fall behind on their vaccination schedules. Lincoln Medical Partners in Damariscotta will be hosting ‘catch up’ vaccination clinics for patients up to age 20 from 8 a.m. to noon on five consecutive Saturdays – July 31 and Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 – at the Watson Health Center at 24 Miles Center Way. Along with the vaccines that are regularly recommended for children and teens based on a schedule, the COVID-19 vaccine...
Healthy Lincoln County now offers naloxone open office hours
Tue, 07/20/2021 - 7:30am
Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) will now be opening its office doors for community members to obtain naloxone. Beginning Aug.. 4, HLC will be offering free naloxone kits to anyone in the community from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at 281 Main Street in Damariscotta. Naloxone, more commonly known as Narcan, is a medication that immediately reverses the effects of opioids in the body. It is a nasal spray that does not provide a high, is not addictive, and can save a life in the event of an overdose. Narcan is...
LincolnHealth reports four weeks of no new COVID-19 cases
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 2:00pm

LincolnHealth reported four straight weeks of no new COVID-19 cases July 13. The last positive test was recorded June 14 and the last stretch of no new positive cases was May-June in 2020. LincolnHealth’s John Martins said all COVID-19 vaccine administration has been successfully transferred to physician offices and 19 first doses and 28 second doses were administered the week of July 5. Martins said visitor restrictions in the hospital have been loosened as a result: only two visitors at a...
East Boothbay author talks about harmful antibiotics
Mon, 07/12/2021 - 10:45am

The public is invited to a free lecture at the Ocean Point Casino at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 given by East Boothbay author Marilyn Beardsley Heise about the serious risks of taking commonly-prescribed antibiotics such as Levaquin and Cipro, which are in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Heise is the author of "Perilous Pills, Protecting Yourself from Fluoroquinolone Injury," available at Sherman’s Books and amazon.com. “Suffering caused by this class of antibiotics is widespread and...
How to prevent tick-borne diseases
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 8:15am

There are a lot of ticks this time of year in Midcoast Maine. Looking at the data from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension's Tick Lab for our region (Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Wiscasset, and Woolwich) over 41% of black-legged deer ticks submitted to the lab since it opened in 2019 carried Lyme Disease (Borrelia), over 6% carried Babesia, and close to 7% carried Anaplasma. Many ticks carry more than one disease. If you want to enjoy being outdoors, but avoid being...
LincolnHealth reports 3 weeks of no new COVID-19 cases
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 7:30am

LincolnHealth reported three weeks straight of 0 positive COVID-19 tests July 6. The streak began after one positive case was recorded June 14 and after three consecutive weeks of record low percent-positive cases from May to June. The week of May 31 had four positive cases out of 288 or 1.39% positive; June 7, three out of 376, 0.8%; and June 14, one out of 255, 0.39%. The weeks of June 21 and 28 had 238 and 231 tests, respectively. LincolnHealth’s John Martins said July 5 was the Watson...
St. Andrews Village’s Zimmerli Pavilion closes temporarily
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 8:45am

LincolnHealth President and CEO Cindy Wade said despite a deep staffing shortage, permanent closure for St. Andrews Village’s Zimmerli Pavilion is not on the table. It has been closed nearly a month; its few patients and remaining staff have been moved to the long-term care unit, Gregory Wing. Rumors of all sorts continue to make the rounds, she said. “I don't think it's any surprise to anybody, but staffing across the country, in this state and for us has been challenging. Every business is...
Apply for LincolnHealth’s free CNA class by July 19
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 10:00am

LincolnHealth is accepting applications for the summer Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class through Monday, July 19. The class will begin Tuesday, Aug. 10 and is offered at no cost to the student. This 11-week course trains students to become CNAs. Once trained, CNAs work directly with patients and residents to provide assistance with activities of daily living and basic needs. “In just 11 weeks, you will begin a career that is rewarding and has plenty of options for advancement if you wish...

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