New test results from the Paris Utility District indicate the E. coli count in the water was well below acceptable limits and safe for the public.
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After 3 no-confidence votes, Central Maine Healthcare says it will ‘carefully consider’ medical staff’s message
In a statement, CEO Jeff Brickman and board chairwoman Deborah Dunlap highlight financial challenges facing the system and point out that the symbolic votes weren’t unanimous.
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E. coli in lake water shuts down a second beach in Bridgton
Town officials plan more testing at Highland Lake Beach and say low water levels and the presence of birds may have played a role.
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Rumford Hospital becomes second to vote no-confidence in its owner’s CEO
Staff members in the Central Maine Healthcare system say they recognize the need for changes to save money, but they dislike Jeff Brickman’s management style.
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Norovirus caused the illnesses that prompted Bridgton to close Woods Pond Beach
The Maine CDC says the highly contagious virus is what sickened 97 people this month after they visited the beach or came in contact with someone who did.
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Bridgton Hospital medical staff votes no confidence in CEO of parent company
The 20-0 vote by doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants reflects growing concern about pending cuts by Central Maine Healthcare, which is struggling with deficits.
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Bridgton removing bathroom sinks at beach, but cause of illnesses still unclear
The state has received more than 60 reports of illnesses associated with people who used Woods Pond on July 2 through July 6, but testing July 8 found the lake water to be safe.
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Bridgton reopens town beach after lake water passes contamination test
But water from the public bathroom sinks fail the test as officials work to identify what caused illness last week.
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Bridgton keeps beach closed, moves swim lessons
As residents who used Woods Pond Beach describe cases of gastrointestinal distress, the town says it will rush release of testing for water contamination.
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Illnesses trigger closure of beach in Bridgton
Woods Pond Beach was shut down Friday when several people fell ill after swimming there.