Initial state review gives nod to Pen Bay, Waldo health care merger

A proposed merger of the two boards of directors at Pen Bay Healthcare and Waldo County Healthcare will likely be approved by the state, according to a preliminary analysis issued Sept. 8 by the Department of Health and Human Services. The final decision is to be made by the commissioner of the state agency before the end of the year. Currently, Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport and Waldo County General Hospital ...