EMS
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Our View: A budget that works for Maine families is a budget worth passing
The Legislature should support the bipartisan spending plan passed last week by the Appropriations Committee.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
LifeFlight planning to take off on land with new ambulance service
The helicopter medical service plans to buy 3 special ground ambulances for $1.92 million to relieve transportation pressures.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Topsham Fire and Rescue to launch in-home paramedicine with $60,000 state grant
Topsham Fire Chief Chris McLaughlin said the program will be funded by Maine EMS for one year and launch July 1.
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PublishedApril 17, 2023
Lisbon may change EMS service after 45 years with local provider
United Ambulance has submitted a bid nearly $60,000 lower than Lisbon Emergency.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Ambulance service could prompt 4% tax hike in Bowdoinham
As emergency services across the state struggle with staffing and financial hardships, Bowdoinham town officials say their hands are tied after their current EMS provider increased its annual rate by $200,000.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Bowdoinham residents peek behind curtain of EMS struggles at town meeting
Local EMS providers explained their staffing and budget challenges to Bowdoinham residents during a meeting Wednesday.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2023
Bowdoinham looks for solution to ambulance service struggles
The town will hold a meeting Wednesday, March 29, to discuss the future of ambulatory services.
