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.
-
PublishedMay 18, 2020
State allows Maine dentists to reopen offices for routine care
After some dentists complained about being allowed to provide only emergency treatment, the state opened the door Monday to routine services such as cleaning teeth and filling cavities.
-
PublishedMay 15, 2020
Maine CDC reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Education Commissioner Pender Makin describes a new state initiative to ensure access to distance learning technology for all Maine students.
-
PublishedMay 14, 2020
Virus test made by company in Scarborough scrutinized for accuracy
The Maine CDC is conducting its own analysis of Abbott Laboratories’ rapid-results test in response to questions about whether it’s producing a high rate of false negative results.
-
PublishedMay 13, 2020
Maine CDC reports 38 new COVID-19 cases, ramps up testing
The director of the Maine CDC says more widespread testing is being done in congregate care settings, and national commercial labs have increased their test capacity.
-
PublishedMay 12, 2020
Maine CDC reports 15 new COVID-19 cases, as hospitals get anti-viral drug
No new deaths were reported Tuesday and the state received a shipment of remdesivir, a new drug that has shown promise treating COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
-
PublishedMay 11, 2020
Dentists criticize Mills administration for not letting routine care resume
Maine is one of the few states that haven’t allowed dentists to reopen for routine visits, and some patients are suffering infections and other problems because they have not been treated.
-
PublishedMay 10, 2020
Maine’s new testing, tracing capabilities may allow for quicker, safer reopening
But threats remain, especially with tourist season coming up and the potential for throngs of people to gather in some places.
-
PublishedMay 7, 2020
Maine applications for public assistance doubled in April
The pandemic left many Mainers on unemployment and drove a sharp increase in applications for assistance, although the numbers dropped in late April as layoffs declined and families received higher federal jobless benefits.
-
PublishedMay 6, 2020
Mills considering changes in reopening plan, as Maine CDC reports 1 more COVID-19 death
Gov. Janet Mills said she soon may announce adjustments to her coronavirus reopening plan to take into account regional variations in the impact of the pandemic.
-
PublishedMay 1, 2020
Mills defends reopening but acknowledges deep divisions, as virus kills 2 more Mainers
Gov. Janet Mills drew attention to the reopening of some businesses under the first stage of her plan Friday and urged critics to be aware of the health risks of moving too quickly.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- …
- 161
- Next Page →