MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital announced Nov. 22 that Rep. Lydia V. Crafts has joined its Board of Directors effective Oct. 30.

Rep. Crafts is serving her second term in the Maine House of Representatives representing District 46, which includes Bristol, Damariscotta, Monhegan, Newcastle and Nobleboro. She was elected on Nov. 5 to her third term. Crafts grew up in Belfast, Maine, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Smith College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maine. She currently resides in Newcastle.

“The Board is very impressed by Rep. Crafts’ dedication to the issues that are essential to the delivery of quality healthcare in a rural setting like ours,” said Bruce Garren, chair of the board’s nominating committee. “Historically, the Board has benefitted greatly by having the unique perspective of those who are actually forming the public policy that impacts healthcare.”

Crafts said she is honored by this appointment and looks forward to engaging with the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital board, management and staff.

“All Mainers deserve affordable, accessible and quality healthcare. MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital plays a critical role in delivering those services to our community and does so with consistent excellence.”

The MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Board is currently comprised of 20 members, including several practicing and retired community physicians, local businesspeople, healthcare specialists from the consulting, teaching and legal professions, and current and former state representatives.

The MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital board members are: Jack T. Fulmer, MD – Chair, Bruce Garren, Vice Chair, Marva Nesbit, Secretary, Peter Wood, Treasurer, Aquilino Alamo, MD, Rep. Lydia Crafts, Kelly Elkins, MaineHealth COO, Les Fossel, Timothy Fox, MD, Meagan Hamblett, Samira Hasan, DO, Russell Mack, MD, Wayne Moore, Sean O’Donnell, MD, Jessica Pinkham, RN, Andrew Russ, MD, Louis Sell, Denise Soucy, MD, Rep. Holly Stover, and Cindy Wade – President, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital