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.

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October 11, 2013

Vermont avoided Medicaid transportation problems occurring in Maine

Maine lawmakers say the state should use Vermont as a model for a new system.
Published
October 11, 2013

High interest, but Mainers facing familiar difficulties signing up for insurance

Maine does not yet have numbers on enrollees through the Affordable Care Act.
Published
October 11, 2013

Maine hospitals land $1.2 million autism research grant

The study could have national implications and lead to better treatments.
Published
October 8, 2013

Maine church supper leads to hepatitis alert

Officials urge vaccinations for diners at the Durham event, where an infected volunteer served food.
Published
October 7, 2013

State lacks backup plan if it drops ride broker

DHHS also says it will keep the broker system even though past ride providers could quickly resume service.
Published
October 7, 2013

Ceremony honors firefighters who died in the line of duty

A total of 22 have died since the ceremonies began in 1903.
Published
October 3, 2013

Maine on verge of canceling contract with rides-for-poor coordinator

DHHS says service is still inadequate and the company has until Dec. 1 to fix it
Published
October 1, 2013

Few Mainers sign up for insurance in person, but interest is high

Tuesday, the first day of the Affordable Care Act, was a key test to see if people will enroll.
Published
October 1, 2013

Discounted health coverage available in Maine, but many unaware

Limited public understanding and light publicity may slow enrollment.
Published
September 30, 2013

Hospital disputes vigil tied to emergency room closure

But a group will gather Tuesday night in the St. Andrews Hospital parking lot in Boothbay Harbor.