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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PublishedDecember 9, 2013
Taxis taking more calls for troubled MaineCare rides broker
Details emerge about the plan to improve service, but questions remain and a state evaluation is ongoing.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
LePage slams U.S. for missed referrals of MaineCare cases
But Democrats say many of the problems are of the governor’s own making.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Health care website much-improved, federal official tells Portland forum
Others also report progress and answer questions on insurance at the USM event.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2013
Democrat says Maine DHHS stalling on rides broker
Despite pressure to reduce missed pickups or drop the company, Commissioner Mayhew says the decision will not be rushed.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2013
State deciding fate of troubled MaineCare rides broker
As DHHS reviews data from the troubled broker, a nonprofit group is set to deliver 400 petitions demanding fixes to the deficient system.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2013
Charlie’s brief stay on Earth made a lasting impression
A Maine baby born with cancer dies after 17 days but inspires others.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2013
Details emerge about victim in Westbrook murder-suicide
Friends of Matthew Rairdon react with shock to his death Saturday at the hands of a former boyfriend.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2013
State to soon decide fate of troubled MaineCare rides contractor
The contractor failed to take out a performance bond as required, and has frequently left ill Mainers stranded or caused them to miss health appointments.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2013
Maine church delivers Thanksgiving to 240 doorsteps
Good Shepherd Parish’s Most Holy Trinity Church’s turkey dinners go to homes in Saco, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2013
Troubled broker for MaineCare rides program never bought required bond
DHHS won’t say why, but the omission could potentially be costly for the state. ‘This was gross mismanagement,’ one lawmaker says.
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