The program provides free screening and followup for colorectal cancer for eligible Mainers who are 50 or older.
John Richardson
Portland Press Herald
John Richardson is the managing editor for the Portland Press Herald.
Hospital safety: Maine Med works to cut IV catheter infections
Intensive care patients experienced twice the national rate from January 2008 to June 2009, state data show.
Hospital safety: Comparing data can help – and mislead
With information such as infection rates, it’s best to look at similar hospitals, health officials say.
Infertility clinic now available in Maine
A Boston-based group opens a treatment site in South Portland, the only one of its kind in Maine.
Infertility treatment center opens in South Portland.
The new clinic will be the only one of its kind in Maine, says a Boston-based medical group.
Collins critical, Snowe non-committal about health care reform
But both Maine senators say the bipartisan summit is the right strategy on health care.
Martin ‘Marty’ Jennings, 91, Irish family patriarch
Martin ”Marty” Jennings liked all kinds of people, which is one of the reasons he was a good salesman. But it was when he was with family that his Irish eyes really smiled. Mr. Jennings, a longtime Portland salesman and the proud patriarch of a loving family, died Friday at age 91. He grew up […]
Sebago fishing derby is called off
Seven people and a number of vehicles – snowmobiles, ATVs and at least one pickup – plunge through the thin ice.
Ice fishing derby canceled due to thin ice
The event was called off after several people and vehicles fell through the ice.
Winter Market debuts today after vendors reap required permits
The market in a Free Street storefront will offer farm and non-farm products.