ELLSWORTH — Walking into a “pre-sterile area” in the new Jackson Lab building feels a little bit like entering the “vision room” in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: high ceilings, white walls, dangling cords and machines with conveyor belts, churning gears, even one resembling a miniature car wash. But there are no gobstoppers here, and a …
LAMOINE — Lisa Crosby isn’t shy about discussing her diagnosis of stage four breast cancer. “I was very quiet when I started this process,” the Lamoine resident said. “You have to be open. If people have questions, answer them.” “I’m here to show them that no, stage four doesn’t mean that’s the end.” Crosby was …
At Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth To Kristen and Evan Philbrook of Blue Hill, a son, Kieran Aubrey, July 2. To Julia Cooper of Penobscot, a son, James Owen-Schamle, July 4. To Janette and Kevin Wilber of Blue Hill, a daughter, Ailee Hazel, July 10. To Brittany and Victor Burpee of Blue Hill, a son, …
ELLSWORTH — City and state officials gathered with representatives from The Jackson Laboratory on Aug. 23 to celebrate the opening of what its operators say is the most advanced mouse-production facility in the world. The facility has been named in honor of Charles E. Hewett, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the lab, …
ELLSWORTH — County Ambulance will shut down on Aug. 31 after 45 years serving Ellsworth and surrounding towns. “It’s been a long run, a good run,” said John Partridge, the company’s owner, who notified the city of his intentions on Monday and the state on Tuesday. “It’s time for me to move on. There’s no …
ELLSWORTH — Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The program includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer to find some …
ELLSWORTH — This year the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center will host the 14th Annual Ride For Life and the center is announcing a new, user-friendly registration system for riders. This yearly fundraising event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8, with all bike rides beginning at the Surry Elementary School, which is located …
ELLSWORTH — The Affordable Care Act hasn’t reduced the number of patients receiving care at the Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic. “The Affordable Care Act did nothing for us,” said Dr. Marshall Smith, president of the clinic’s board, who saw patients for the most of the clinic’s 25 years. “We saw no change at all.” Busy …
ELLSWORTH — U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-Maine) was in town Aug. 10 to explore issues facing nursing facilities in the state. Poliquin met with Ken Huhn, administrator at Seaport Village Healthcare. Huhn had invited Poliquin, who is in the midst of a re-election bid for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. “Let me put my arms around …
ELLSWORTH — Bucksport Regional Health Center is expanding into Ellsworth and employing a former Maine Coast Memorial Hospital doctor in the process. Come this fall, the health center will offer medical and behavioral health services at 37 Commerce Park in Ellsworth, which is the location of Dr. Stephen Nightingale’s practice. Nightingale will be the physician …
