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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.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Bill to replace troubled MaineCare rides system faces uphill fight
The plan to put local groups back in charge would need Republican support to survive a possible LePage veto.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine DHHS denies bid to make marijuana legal for Tourette’s
Advocates say they will keep trying for approval after an Ellsworth man’s request to make the syndrome a qualifying condition is rejected with no explanation.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Will Mainers fly to co-op for health insurance?
That’s the question, as the fledgling nonprofit takes on a mountain of debt to be only the second provider in our marketplace.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
MaineHealth increasing spending on software system that was involved with billing glitches
MaineHealth will spend an extra $55 million, mostly for training staff, on a system that has led to costly errors.
Posted inNews, Politics
Will study facilitate MaineCare compromise?
Described as controversial yet innovative, a contractor hired by Gov. LePage may be the key to Medicaid expansion in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Icing after dark leads to spate of accidents
The freezing rain leaves thousands without power and turns roads treacherous.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. LePage criticized for MaineCare rides statements
The governor implied a troubled contractor may get some of its contracts renewed, but declined to be specific or answer questions.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
New Maine co-op draws most health care enrollments
The nonprofit reports it’s been selected by about 75 percent of Mainers so far, but the reasons are unclear.
Posted inLocal & State, News
MaineCare rides program losing drivers in York County
The troubled contractor hired to arrange rides for MaineCare recipients parts ways with one of its key providers.