Health

18 hours ago

County Area Ride Service completes record month

CARIBOU, Maine — The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living has announced a record-breaking month for its County Area Ride Service. In the month of February, the program provided 97 rides for area residents 50 and over. The CARS program connects community members who lack reliable transportation with trusted volunteer drivers who help them […]

2 weeks ago

Two surgeons join Pines Health Services

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is pleased to welcome two new general surgeons, Eric Rau, MD, FACS and Cecilia Trydestam, MD, FACS, expanding access to surgical care for patients in northern Maine. Dr. Rau earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, where he also completed his internship and […]

3 weeks ago

Community invited to help shape new name of community action agency

As work continues on schedule toward the formation of a new three‑county Community Action  Agency, Community Action in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties is inviting residents across the region to participate in an online community survey focused specifically on helping choose the new name for the organization.

1 month ago

Aroostook House of Comfort suite dedicated to MacPherson

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is honored to announce the dedication of Suite 6 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in loving memory of Michael D. MacPherson. The dedication has been made possible through a generous $50,000 gift from his spouse Carol MacPherson, who continues her dedicated service as vice chair of […]

2 months ago

Health care groups to merge

Effective April 1, Hospice of Southern Maine and Andwell Health Partners will unite under one non-profit organization, strengthening their shared mission to serve individuals and families across Maine with compassionate, high-quality care.