Maine News Monday July 27

 WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key measures of healthcare cost, accessibility and outcomes. The data set ranges from the average monthly insurance premium to physicians per capita to the share of the population with health insurance.

Healthcare in Maine (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

  • Overall Rank: 7th
  • 9th – Physicians per Capita
  • 19th – % of Insured Adults
  • 20th – % of Insured Children
  • 3rd – % of At-Risk Adults with No Routine Doctor Visit in Past Two Years
  • 27th – % of Adults with No Dental Visit in Past Year
  • 13th – % of Medical Residents Retained

 For the full report

UPCOMING

Wolfe’s Neck Center calendar

Saturdays now 'til October

Through October 8:30am – 12:30pm at the BTLT Saturday Farmers Market at Crystal Spring Farm. 277 Pleasant Hill Road, Brunswick. The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust Farmers Market was established in 1999 to advance the Land Trust’s mission of supporting local agriculture. With over forty vendors, many of whom have been with the Market since its inception, the Saturday morning market offers a variety of local, fresh produce.

JULY 27

Town Manager Office Drop In 30 Main Street 4 pm

JULY 28
Auditions for “SÉANCE”:  -- 6 pm at FHS Music Room, 30 Holbrook St, Freeport.   Use back door. 
Town Manager's Office Drop-In → Cancelled

JULY 30
Winslow Park, 50 Winslow Park Way, Freeport: The Delta Knights, 6-7:30, park has $3 entry fee
Bandstand By The Sea, 1410 Harpswell Neck Rd., Harpswell: The Resonauts, 6-7:30

JULY 30 — THE DELTA KNIGHTS BAND: Led by frontman Rob Babson, The Delta Knights Band has spent 30 years as a Southern Maine staple, delivering a tight, expert blend of blues, R&B, and classic rock.

AUGUST 6 — VINYL FOSSILS…Don't miss this six-piece band performing classic rock and roll music.

AUGUST 13 — CAROLE WISE | MARK ABRAHAM | DENNY BREAU | APRIL REED-COX: Four gifted Maine musicians unite to perform a harmonious, authentic blend of original songs celebrating friendship and collaboration.

AUGUST 20 — CORMAC MCCARTHY: Don't miss Cormac McCarthy's enthralling Americana set, showcasing his expertise as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller.

AUGUST 27 — BESS JACQUES & THE STRAYS: Bess Jacques & The Strays deliver a vibrant, nostalgic blend of jazz and pop, featuring lush vocal ballads and hard-swinging originals from their debut album.

Winslow Park Concerts are a community collaboration between Meetinghouse Arts and the Town of Freeport  View it on website

AUG 2
Music in the Parks – Memorial Park, 19 Bow Street, 2 pm 

AUG 4 
A private piano concert to benefit Friends of Casco Bay in collaboration with Concerts for Climate.   Friends of Casco Bay will share a special update about our work. A reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres will conclude the event.  First concert: 3-4 p.m. Second concert: 5-6 p.m.  Location: Sydney and Bill Patten are welcoming us into their Falmouth home for this performance. Details will be shared after registration. A donation is suggested for this event. Suggested levels are $100-$1,000 per attendee. To register, please contact Sarah Lyman: (207) 370-7553