Acadia has assured its patients that its error was an isolated mistake. But such blunders are more common in the health care industry than people may think. Read More
The blunder reflects the ongoing vulnerability of sensitive patient information in a digital age, even with rules in place to secure its privacy. It could lead to an audit of the hospital’s privacy and security protocols, and expose it to lawsuits from affected patients. Read More
A BDN investigation shows all the billing issues still plaguing Maine’s largest electric utility and that the company tried to have customer complaint cases closed before they were actually resolved. Read More
Soon people with an addiction to opioids will be able to walk into a health care clinic in Bangor and receive medication that day to help them in their treatment and recovery process. Read More
Records obtained by the BDN suggest that misconduct is more common than Penobscot County Jail officials publicly acknowledged in the past. Read More
Read Sheriff Troy Morton's full response to the Bangor Daily News. Read More
Despite a recent push to identify kids with lead poisoning, hundreds of Maine children are likely still exposed to its harmful effects. Read More