Bellows, Jackson join Houlton nurses striking for more overnight emergency room staffing

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 876

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital are on strike this week to protest what they say are insufficient staffing levels in the emergency department.

The Maine State Nurses Association said the 55 nurses represented by the union will strike for four days this week and are calling on management to specifically increase overnight staffing in the emergency room.

“We want to have three nurses at all times in the ER, so we’re trying to convey …

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