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Looking for something to do this week, indoors or out?
We have a great resource: the BDN Events calendar. There’s something for everyone, whether you’ve waited till the last week of August for vacation, you’re entertaining friends and family, or just want to get out of the house.
It should be a good week to get out of doors, with highs reaching into the low 80s. Winds will be gusty at times, though, and if you’re up north, there will be more chances for showers, particularly later on Monday.
Finding a doctor in Maine is hard. Here’s how to research your options.
Between juggling insurance networks, eye-popping costs and months-long waitlists, finding a primary care physician can be a daunting task.
And when you figure in the recent string of high-profile medical malpractice cases in Maine, it can feel even more challenging.
Bangor Daily News reporter Annie Rupertus spoke with experts to help make finding the right doctor for your needs easier and to help you feel more confident in your decisions.
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