Maine Healthcare, Heart Transplants, and Overdose Alerts | Bangor News

Maine’s healthcare policy is under fire as three local doctors scrutinize Senator Collins’ voting record, while a heartwarming story shows how a father’s life was saved thanks to his kids’ fundraising for his heart transplant. Recovery advocates are sounding the alarm over rising overdose deaths in Bangor, underscoring the opioid crisis’s persistent grip. On the bright side, $30 million in new funding will bolster eleven hospitals statewide to improve resilience and patient care. And hunters—don’t forget: the deadline for antlerless deer permits has been extended. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2e86f7f8f3a5b23