Joe Lawlor

Staff Writer

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.

Latest

Published
July 16, 2014

USM responds to criticism, halts work on historic building

Work is suspended, a university official says, to provide an opportunity to meet with those who have concerns about the renovations.
Published
July 11, 2014

Anti-abortion protests resume in Portland, without buffer zone

The City Council on Monday repealed the protest-free zone around a Planned Parenthood clinic in response to a Supreme Court ruling.
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July 10, 2014

Maine nonprofit plans new ad campaign for Affordable Care Act signups

The Maine Health Access Foundation will target hard-to-reach populations and those who are reluctant to sign up for benefits.
Published
June 13, 2014

Restraint, seclusion rates of Maine psych patients run high

The state’s rates top the national average, but many have made different control methods a priority.
Published
June 12, 2014

Pilot program in Maine could be model to ease VA backlogs nationally

It lets some Aroostook County veterans get care at close-to-home private hospitals, reducing demand at federal facilities.
Published
June 5, 2014

MaineCare rides broker to get millions more in final months

It’s about to be phased out for poor service, but CTS is due to get millions in supplemental money from the state in May and June.
Published
June 4, 2014

Medical student wants to bring basic medical care to Portland waterfront

A mobile clinic would address hearing, sun damage and other health problems common among fishermen.
Published
June 2, 2014

Maine co-op to offer Affordable Care insurance in New Hampshire

Maine Community Health will hire more workers and give residents in the neighboring state another insurance option next year.
Published
May 31, 2014

In rural Maine, dearth of doctors is a growing crisis

At a time when fewer young people are choosing to become primary care physicians, the state is poised to see a dramatic increase in need.
Published
May 30, 2014

Lawmakers, public upset about potential closing of mental health center

The Learning and Recovery Center in Brunswick serves 1,000 clients per year.