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.
-
PublishedAugust 1, 2013
Health insurance rates call for higher bills in rural Maine regions
Proposed plans under new coverage exchanges include one annual differential of $1,000.
-
PublishedJuly 31, 2013
Maine exchange insurance rates due, but with snag
The coverage plans for individuals are so different from existing ones in Maine that comparing the costs of new and old may be impossible.
-
PublishedJuly 27, 2013
For Mainers, data scarce as health law approaches
Limited money for education has some worried that enrollment will suffer.
-
PublishedJuly 25, 2013
Maine Med nurses trying to form union
Meetings have been held, but no vote has been scheduled. The hospital describes the effort as unnecessary.
-
PublishedJuly 25, 2013
Maine seeing surge of scary drug called Spice
Poison center calls about the synthetic form of marijuana have eclipsed those for cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines, despite being nearly unheard of in Maine before 2010.
-
PublishedJuly 20, 2013
Maine insurer wants its rates kept private
Maine Community Health Options says releasing the data now might give its insurance exchange rival an unfair edge.
-
PublishedJuly 17, 2013
Maine Med buyout terms detailed
About 400 workers must decide soon on offers for severance pay and health insurance options.
-
PublishedJuly 17, 2013
Maine Medical Center best state hospital – again
But some question the motives and methodology behind U.S. News and World Report’s work.
-
PublishedJuly 15, 2013
Transgender clients at Portland women’s shelter draw complaints
But officials for Florence House say their policy is to accept people as they present themselves.
-
PublishedJuly 12, 2013
Preble Street to expand veterans services
The group wins a $1.7 million U.S. Veterans Affairs grant to expand its program to the entire state.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 162
- 163
- 164
- 165
- 166
- Next Page →