Carson Anthony Martel Welcomed as Mid Coast Hospital's First Baby of 2019

Shelby Martel holds her newborn son, Carson, at Mid Coast Hospital on New Year's Day 2019.

Mid Coast Hospital announced its first baby of 2019. Carson Anthony Martel was born at 1:03 a.m. on January 1, 2019 to Shelby Martel of Brunswick, Maine.

As with all babies born in Maine, Carson is eligible for the Harold Alfond® College Challenge to receive a $500 grant toward NextGen College Investing Plan® account.

The Alfond Scholarship Foundation, an organization started by beloved Maine philanthropist Harold Alfond, launched the program to ensure access to higher education for all Maine’s children.

For more information on the Harold Alfond College Challenge, call (207) 347-8638 or visit www.500forbaby.org.