Anthem Blue Cross and Covenant Health reach deal on new contract<\/b><\/p>\n
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine announced they and Covenant Health reached a multi-year contract agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n The agreement will allow Anthem members to remain in-network at all Covenant Health facilities and services.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports facilities included are St. Joseph Hospital, St. Joseph Primary and Specialty Care, long-term rehab and community based services affiliated with Covenant Health.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/05\/anthem-covenant-health-reach-new-contract-agreement-maine\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Woman killed in Searsmont car crash<\/b><\/p>\n A woman from Searsport died in a car crash Wednesday night.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash happened on Belfast Augusta Road West in Searsmont just before 8 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports 23-year-old Natalie Austin was heading east when the car crossed the centerline and exited the roadway overturning several times before stopping upside-down.<\/span><\/p>\n The crash remains under investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/05\/woman-killed-searsmont-crash\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Searsport residents to vote on mobile home park lot fee<\/b><\/p>\n During an annual town meeting on Saturday, March 7, residents of Searsport will vote on whether to enact a rent stabilization ordinance for those who reside in mobile home parks.<\/span><\/p>\n For months residents of Searsport Mobile Home park organized efforts to oppose lot rent hikes and deferred maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n If passed, this would be the second mobile home park ordinance in the state.<\/span><\/p>\n Clocks turning forward for Daylight saving time<\/b><\/p>\n Reminder for the weekend as Daylight saving time begins on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n Along with that, the American Red Cross wants to remind everyone to also test your smoke alarms and make sure the batteries are juiced up.<\/span><\/p>\n Just in the first two months of the year, Red Cross volunteers responded to 60 house fires assisting more than 150 Mainers.<\/span><\/p>\n Please keep in mind if you need help when it comes to purchasing an alarm or if you\u2019re physically unable the Red Cross could help you.<\/span><\/p>\n Maine residents can also request free smoke alarms year round by following the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/local\/me-nh-vt\/about-us\/our-work\/home-fire-campaign.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals received $10K grant<\/b><\/p>\n A non-profit organization dedicated to securing funds for lung cancer research awarded MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n $10,000 will help uninsured and underinsured patients access cancer-screenings.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pen Bay Pilot reports those follow up screenings are often missed due to cost barriers which is why Letitia Stover, an RN and lung cancer screening patient navigator pushed for efforts to secure the grant.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports this grant will also help strengthen early detection efforts and ensure high-risk patients get the care they need.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/mainehealth-pen-bay-and-waldo-hospitals-receives-grant-expand-access-lung-cancer-follow<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 3rd annual Seed Swap at Ellsworth Public Library<\/b><\/p>\n For the third year in a row, plant lovers can commence ahead of Spring.<\/span><\/p>\n On March 21 starting at 10 a.m. the Ellsworth Public Library will host their annual Seed Swap where participants can get advice from expert gardiners.<\/span><\/p>\n The event is fun for the entire family as they\u2019ll host the Friends\u2019 Gardening Book Sale and a storytime as well.<\/span><\/p>\n