Health Care
Mills Makes $2.8 Million in Rural Health Funds Available to PCHC
The governor's move follows the Bangor-based health organization's decision to close its Adult Wellness Center on Union Street.
Penobscot Community Health Care
Maine Business Wire has published 2 stories about Penobscot Community Health Care, the first on October 5, 2026 and the most recent on October 9, 2026.
What we have reported
October 9, 2026
Mills Makes $2.8 Million in Rural Health Funds Available to PCHC
Gov. Janet Mills announced on Oct. 8 that she would make $2.8 million in Rural Health Transformation Funds available to Penobscot Community Health Care, WMTW reported. Penobscot Community Health Care said most services from the center would shift to its health center at 1012 Union St., while certain specialty care would be offered at other sites.
- Amount
- $2.8 million
- Source
- Rural Health Transformation Funds
- Recipient
- Penobscot Community Health Care
- Location
- Bangor
October 5, 2026
Bangor Fills Nine Homelessness Panel Seats After 50-Plus Apply
The appointees include Alton Buzzell of Hollywood Casino, Brittney Dunham of Preble Street, homelessness outreach worker Jason Goodrich, peer support specialist Peter Patrick Kealy, Northern Light Acadia Hospital psychiatrist Anthony Ng, BangorHousing property management director Melissa Rhodes, Bangor Public Library director Ben Treat, community organizer Teal Vasques and Penobscot Community Health Care clinical director Amy West.
