Health

2 days ago

UMFK hosts 4th annual UMS Nursing Research Symposium

FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent successfully hosted the fourth annual University of Maine System Nursing Research Symposium on Friday, Oct. 24, bringing together nursing professionals, educators and students to share innovations in research, education and clinical practice. The event was held in the Nadeau Hall conference room, with virtual […]

3 days ago

Fourteen inducted into nursing honor society at UMFK

FORT KENT, Maine – Twelve nursing students and two nurse leaders were inducted to the Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Xi at Large Chapter at a ceremony held at the University of Maine at Fort Kent in Nadeau Hall conference room on Oct. 25. Shannon Gauvin, president of the Omicron Xi at Large Chapter, offered a […]

1 week ago

Northern Maine Medical Center nurses seek to remove union

FORT KENT, Maine – The National Labor Relations Board notified Northern Maine Medical Center on Sept 15 that the registered nurses have asked that a secret ballot election be held to decertify the union, which means conducting a vote to remove the union’s representation of the nurses at NMMC. We expected the election to take place in the month […]

1 week ago

200th baby born in 2025 at Cary Medical Center

CARIBOU, Maine – A family from Presque Isle welcomed twin boys on November 22, marking the 199th and 200th deliveries of 2025 at Cary Medical Center. Hudson Tripp and Ryker Gene were born on Saturday, Nov. 22, to Chacity Gendreau and Weston Robinson. Hudson weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long; Ryker […]

2 weeks ago

Lights of Life holiday tradition supports cancer care, celebrates those affected by cancer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital has kicked off its 2025 Lights of Life campaign.  Community members can honor and remember friends, family members, caregivers and others who have been affected by cancer. Every dollar raised through Lights of Life will stay local to support cancer care services in Aroostook County. “This […]

3 weeks ago

AR Gould employees welcomed into ‘VIP’ group

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Seventeen individuals at Northern Light AR Gould Hospital were welcomed into a “Veterans-In-Partnership” or VIP group at the hospital. While all employees are considered very important at the organization, this impressive group is the hospital’s most tenured, all having achieved the status of 20 years or more of service. “Your care, […]