Patty Wight
News Reporter and HostPatty is a graduate of the University of Vermont and a multiple award-winning reporter for Maine Public Radio. Her specialty is health coverage: from policy stories to patient stories, physical health to mental health and anything in between. Patty joined Maine Public Radio in 2012 after producing stories as a freelancer for NPR programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She got hooked on radio at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine, and hasn’t looked back ever since.
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Eligible Mainers who want to get the updated Covid vaccine at a pharmacy may need a prescription. -
The Maine Bureau of Insurance has approved an average increase of nearly 24% for the individual market and nearly 18% for small groups, which is for businesses with 50 or fewer employees. -
In their 119-page complaint being filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 100 plaintiffs are seeking accountability from the Army, the Department of Defense and Keller Army Hospital for allegedly violating their own "policies, regulations and orders" intended to protect the public from soldiers with mental illness. -
Daniel Crommett's family alleges that his death was the result of a business strategy that underfunded the facility in order to enrich its owners and operators.
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Code enforcement officers and police say they inspected the building after getting a call that a door was open. They say they found thousands of used needles scattered throughout the property, unsecured sharps containers and evidence of unauthorized people sleeping in the basement.
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A 41-year old woman from New Hampshire is believed to have drowned in Sebago Lake Wednesday morning.
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Anthem says it suggested mediation last week and is pleased Northern Light is in agreement. -
U.S. District court judge denies Maine Family Planning's request to restore federal Medicaid fundingThe budget reconciliation bill signed into law by President Trump this summer blocked health providers who offer abortions from participating in the Medicaid program, known locally as MaineCare. -
Four wild birds in Kennebec, Sagadahoc, and York counties have also tested positive this year for West Nile. -
Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting, and seizures.
