"Remembering Brinton Taylor Darlington: A Legacy Honored"
Dr. Brinton Taylor Darlington, a respected former internal medicine physician and public health servant, passed away on December 19, 2023, just shy of his 102nd birthday. His life was marked by early achievements such as becoming an Eagle Scout and graduating from medical school, as well as his service in the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, and Public Health Service during the national tuberculosis epidemic. He was a key figure in Maine's medical community, contributing to the fight against tuberculosis and heart disease. Brinton is remembered for his compassion, wit, and dedication to his family and profession.