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PublishedJuly 10, 2023
As browntail moths emerge, Waterville launches experiment to limit exposure
City Councilor Thomas Klepach helps the city mitigate the effects of the browntail moth and is heading up tests at four city parks.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Maine’s childhood vaccination rate goes from one of nation’s lowest to one of the highest
Only medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations are permitted under the law that eliminated religious and philosophical opt-outs 2 years ago.
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PublishedMay 25, 2023
Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B
State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Ticks reemerging in Maine after slow start to the season
Experts are urging caution after a record number of Lyme disease cases were reported in 2022.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Fiddlehead food safety: How much boiling is enough?
Public health experts and chefs disagree how long to boil fiddleheads to make them safe to eat. 'A fiddlehead that’s been cooked for 12 to 15 minutes in boiling water is probably mush,' said one chef. It's a sentiment shared by many of his colleagues.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
A deadly fungal infection is spreading in hospitals. Here’s what to know
Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that 'presents a serious global health threat,' according to the CDC.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
Waterville to hire community outreach coordinator to aid those with mental health or other crises
The person hired for the position will work to identify people in the community who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and other issues, and help connect them with services, thus reducing the need for police response.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2023
Reporting Aside: Waterville infant born with fragile heart seen as ‘precious gift’ to family
Liliana Ann Greene was born Jan. 11 in Boston with a rare heart condition that required surgery the day after her birth, Amy Calder writes.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2023
Coalition to promote paid family leave this week at Maine State House
Family and medical leave allows workers to take paid time off for the birth of a child or to care for a sick or aging relative.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2022
Drug- and alcohol-related deaths dragged down life expectancy in 2021, according to CDC reports
U.S. life expectancy at birth slipped for a second straight year in 2021, due in part to increases in drug- and alcohol-related deaths, according to two reports from the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
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