Emily joined the Sun Journal in April 2021 on the health beat. She previously reported for the Lakes Region Weekly, covering nine towns in Cumberland County. She enjoys taste testing chai lattes at local cafes, attempting to beat her personal best on the NYT’s mini crossword puzzle and watching thunderstorms. She’s on the fence about the Oxford comma. Emily grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Wellesley College in 2018. She’s lived in lots of places for little bits of time but now calls Portland home. She welcomes coffee shop recommendations, cookie recipes and news tips in her inbox.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2021
Nearly 50 cases, 4 deaths reported in COVID-19 outbreak at Rumford Community Home
As of Monday, 36 residents and 11 staff members had tested positive for COVID-19, and four residents have died due to complications.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2021
Police continue investigation into reported Lewiston stabbing
Stabbing reportedly occurred Saturday night on Pierce Street, according to officers.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2021
Tom Jessen wants you to make art and have fun with it too
Face Time: Maine artist whose show ‘Play’ debuted at the L/A Arts Walk wants to challenge the notion that art must be ‘serious’ to be good.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2021
‘Do not delay emergency care,’ Central Maine Medical Center officials say
The hospital, which recently suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, said its emergency department is open and able to treat patients.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2021
New adult behavioral health unit at St. Mary’s designed with patients’ needs in mind
The new unit, slated to open later this year, was designed with input from a patient advisory committee.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2021
Central Maine Healthcare appoints Steve Littleson president and CEO
He was previously senior vice president of operations and president of Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2021
Sen. Susan Collins: Health care workforce shortages are a state issue
The U.S. senator from Maine said it should be up to employers to convince workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2021
State health officials say they are working with CMMC on staffing shortages, but changes to vaccine requirement appear unlikely
Central Maine Medical Center confirmed Tuesday that it has suspended pediatric and trauma admissions, and will close its neonatal intensive care unit by the end of the month.
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PublishedOctober 12, 2021
Central Maine Medical Center temporarily stops pediatric and trauma admissions
Acute nursing staff shortages prompted the decision.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2021
COVID-19 is more dangerous for pregnant women, but only a minority are vaccinated
While the CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their lower immune system response, only about 33% have been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data.
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