Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people. He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2015
Woman injured in Gray moose collision wakes from coma
Taylor Norcross’s is smiling and making gestures after two weeks in a coma, her fiance says.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2015
South Portland nonprofit sends 40,000 pounds of medical supplies to Syria
Partners for World Health is donating the goods to ‘underground’ hospitals in the war-ravaged Middle East country.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2015
Greater Portland recovery advocate dies of drug overdose
Family and friends mourn David Zysk, a counselor, mentor and compassionate supporter of all who struggled with addiction.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2015
Auburn woman remains in induced coma after moose crash
The fiance of Taylor Norcross, who suffered head injuries in a collision with a moose on the Maine Turnpike, says she is showing signs of improvement, but doctors are still trying to reduce swelling in her brain.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2015
Amy Schumer leaves them laughing during raunchy shows in Portland
The comedian’s first show lasted 40-45 minutes, the second an hour.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2015
Maine Med launching substance abuse treatment program to help battle heroin crisis
The new program, which represents an investment of $800,000, will provide three specialists who will help to integrate addiction treatment into primary care practices.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2015
Driver saw moose ‘split second’ before crash that critically injured fiancee
With Taylor Norcross gravely injured, waiting for help to arrive ‘was the longest 10 minutes of my life,’ Frank Gatto recalls.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2015
Maine finally grants former teacher disability benefits, vows to reform system
Bob Sprankle feels he suffered for a cause, because his long battle could spare others a similar ordeal.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2015
New Maine website gives patients tools to compare hospital costs
The Maine Health Data Organization’s comparemaine.org site could encourage competitive pricing and help prevent ‘sticker shock.’
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PublishedOctober 28, 2015
World Health Organization’s bacon-bashing study is a scare tactic, some say
Comparing meat to cigarettes? Cue the carnivorous critics – but many agree on the need for moderation.
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