MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is “evaluating” its birthing services.
System officials said they’ll hold community forums in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor in June and will announce specific dates and locations once confirmed.
Lincoln Hospital averages roughly 120 births a year, according to spokesperson John Martins. He said no decisions have been made regarding any changes to maternity services.
Over the past five years, nine maternity units have closed at Maine hospitals, from Fort Kent to Belfast to York.
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