Chronicle - Ashland, Maine

DateApril 28 1992

Can DescriptionsAircheck Chronicle Tuesday April 28 1992 Ashland, Maine

AbstractChronicle MSBR: Ashland, Maine; Practicing Medicine in the Heart of Potato Country; Mike Barnicle visits Dr. Pelli, who serves as the regional physician in Aroostook County; he works 14 hour days often and says he loves his work; home life is somewhat limited, but what his wife expected, she says, and some locals don't even feel comfortable yet saying they go to a doctor; there is a health center for the region that serves everyone; sometimes patients pay in potatoes; advantages and disadvantages of "county" life are discussed by residences; lottery number;

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