WATERVILLE — A new organization is bringing together some of Maine’s longest-standing disability service providers — combining their resources to better support families across the state.

Hundreds of people from across Maine gathered in Waterville on Wednesday to celebrate the successful merger of three agencies — GMS, Uplift, and IAM — forming 3Rivers.

“3Rivers is an agency that was formed in July of this year,” said CEO Ann-Marie Mayberry. “We are an agency that was merged from three legacy agencies in the state of Maine — GMS, Uplift, and IAM.”

Before the merger, each organization independently provided services for people with disabilities. Mayberry says combining forces allows them to better navigate challenges like Medicaid cuts and limited funding.

“Knowing the environment and

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