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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center’s annual Champion the Cure Challenge inspires hope for patients, families, and friends in Maine facing a cancer journey. This year, the Challenge brought 1,758 participants together to brighten the way for patients with cancer, honor loved ones, and lift up survivors. The events raised more than $750,000 through a walk, run, cycle, paddle, horse ride, or ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Friday, October 10, 2025
Bangor, ME — Tallwood Human Resources Consulting is pleased to share that owner Sara Green-Hamann was recently quoted in TechTarget’s article, “The Great Flattening: How hierarchies are disappearing.” In the piece, Green-Hamann discussed how flattening organizations by reducing layers of middle management is reshaping company culture and shifting what employees expect from their ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Meeting the Need: KidsPeace Expands Special-Purpose School Services in OronoKidsPeace New England is very proud to announce the relocation of our Old Town Education Program to our newly developed and designed KidsPeace Orono Learning Center. Learn more about what we have been up to over the last year at the Open House on November 13th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. KidsPeace is committed to providing ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Thursday, October 09, 2025
The Last Blast - Kennebec River - Rafting in Maine
This - Saturday, October 11th Raft, ATV, Moose Safari, Kayak, Snowmobiling, Deluxe Cabins, Meal PackagesMaine Rafting(April-October)RAFTINGWildlife Tours(May-October)WILDLIFE TOURSATV Rentals & Tours(May-Oct)ATV & SXS Inflatable Kayaks(May-October)KAYAKINGDeluxe Cabins(Year Round)CABINSTent Camping(May-October)CAMPING RV CAMPING(May-October)RV ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Thursday, October 09, 2025
BANGOR, ME–UpStart Maine’s Blitz Bangor Entrepreneurship Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Navigating Change, Seizing Opportunity, and registration is now open at https://upstartmaine.org/blitz-bangor-program/.
Blitz is a one-day event for entrepreneurs of all stages and people who are considering ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Education
Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Northern Light Infectious Disease Care in Bangor is pleased to welcome three new physicians to care for patients. York Chen, MD; Ahmar Jafary, DO; and Eleanor Stedman, MD, diagnose and treat a variety of infectious disease conditions and share a clinical interest in caring for patients with HIV.
York Chen, MD, earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Saturday, October 04, 2025
BANGOR, Maine — Join us on Central Street in Downtown Bangor on Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the annual Downtown Bangor Fall Sidewalk Art Festival—a signature event of ARTober, Bangor’s month-long celebration of the arts. This free, family-friendly event brings together artists, musicians, food vendors, and the local creative community for an unforgettable day in the heart of ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
Saturday, October 04, 2025
BANGOR, Maine — Discover Bangor, Maine through its makers! Celebrate Bangor’s vibrant craft scene on October 4 & 5 during Maine Craft Weekend, the annual statewide tour of Maine craft artist studios and events. The event promotes awareness and appreciation of craft while supporting local artists and arts organizations across the state.
This year, Bangor is a Featured City for Maine Craft ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts
Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Girl Scouts of Maine invites families across the community to the FREE 2nd Annual Build. Create. Innovate. STEM Family Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor.
This exciting day is packed with hands-on STEM activities, demonstrations, and innovative challenges designed for children and families of all ages. Explore science, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Categories: General News Article, Fun Facts
Monday, September 29, 2025
The location is..... Mason's Brewing Company!
Big Gig is on the other side of the Penobscot for our first regular-season pitch-off of the 2025/2026 season! The location is one of the most popular breweries in the area......Mason's Brewing Company in Brewer! Meet us there to network, drink, and nosh on free appetizers while you watch three Maine innovators pitch their early-stage businesses or ...read more
Categories: Community, General News Article
Friday, September 26, 2025
Fall Foliage Rafting Continues Through October 12th Raft, ATV, Moose Safari, Kayak, Snowmobiling, Deluxe Cabins, Meal PackagesMaine Rafting(April-October)RAFTINGWildlife Tours(May-October)WILDLIFE TOURSATV Rentals & Tours(May-Oct)ATV & SXS Inflatable Kayaks(May-October)KAYAKINGDeluxe Cabins(Year Round)CABINSTent Camping(May-October)CAMPING RV CAMPING(May-October)RV ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, General News Article
Friday, September 26, 2025
Husson University is thrilled to announce the second speaker in the Fall 2025 Distinguished Business Speakers series will be New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, who is best known for her suspense and medical thriller novels.
Gerritsen’s first medical thriller, Harvest, was released in hardcover in 1996, and it marked her debut on the New York Times bestseller list. Her novels ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Arslan Babar, MD, and Muhammad Niazi, MD, recently joined Northern Light Cancer Care in Brewer to care for adult patients. Both physicians are certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Oncology, and board eligible in Hematology.
Dr. Babar has a special interest in thoracic, head and neck, and skin cancers. Dr. Babar earned his medical degree from Shifa ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 22, 2025
No child should grieve alone. To support young people navigating loss in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is welcoming youngsters in Beacons for Kids, a youth grief support program beginning Wednesday, October 15 in Bangor.
The free, eight-week program, designed for young people aged 8 to 17 and their families, takes place on Wednesday evenings at All Souls ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Justin DeVito, DO, joins Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to care for pediatric gastroenterology patients. Dr. DeVito manages and treats all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology and has a clinical interest in inflammatory bowel disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory condition of the esophagus.
The Maine native earned his medical degree from the University of New ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center recently received two awards for excellence in stroke care:
Primary Stroke Center recertification by The Joint CommissionGet With The Guidelines®- Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by The American Heart Association
After a successful survey visit by The Joint Commission, Northern Light ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, General News Article
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center successfully completed a rigorous three-year compliance inspection from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), resulting in four renewed safety accreditations.
For the second time since 2023, hernia and robotic surgical teams met internationally recognized standards for surgical quality and safety, achieving a Center of Excellence designation in Hernia ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, May 23, 2025
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is pleased to welcome two new pulmonologists to the team: Marcel Casasola, MD and Fatjon Hoxha, MD. Both doctors specialize in caring for patients with lung, breathing, and sleeping conditions. Dr. Casasola earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru. He completed a Principles and Practice of Clinical Research ...read more
Categories: General News Article
Monday, November 25, 2024
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is excited to announce the implementation of an exciting philosophy and approach to working with its pediatric population called Collaborative Problem-Solving®, or CPS. CPS is a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that has been proven to reduce challenging behaviors, build relationships, and teach essential life skills to children.
Recognizing the unique needs ...read more
Categories: General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, September 19, 2024
To support healthy individuals and families and promote vitality in the community, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, in partnership from Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, opened a Community Cupboard in April 2024. With a $21,300 grant from the Food Bank, as well as donations from staff, the medical center built and stocked the pantry space.
“We’re so grateful for our partnership with ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
