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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PublishedMarch 26, 2024
Labor advocates, farmers call for changes to proposed minimum wage for farmworkers
Some want a lower minimum wage for young farmworkers, while others advocate preserving the right to sue an agricultural employer for failing to pay minimum wage.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2024
Portland-based health network will also take its food pantry on the road
The MaineHealth food pantry at the former Greyhound bus station in Portland is getting a refrigerated ‘healthy foods’ truck, paid for with federal funding.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Winter makes an encore days after spring arrives, with more snow and rain on the way
Coastal areas could get snow followed by heavy rain on Saturday, with interior and northern areas expected to get several inches of snow.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2024
Committee votes in favor of Sea Dogs tax incentives for Hadlock Field upgrades
The measure, which would provide $2 million in income tax breaks, will now go to the House and Senate.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Police find missing middle school girls from Yarmouth
The Yarmouth Police Department reported late Wednesday evening that two missing girls were found safe. Police had been looking for the 11- and 12-year-old, who were reported missing after leaving Frank Harrison Middle School together at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Cumberland police said a tip from a resident led them to the St. Lawrence and Atlantic […]
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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Biden administration declares disaster in Maine from January storms, unlocking federal aid
Maine’s 8 coastal counties will be eligible for funding to rebuild from an estimated $70 million in damage caused by storms on Jan. 10 and Jan. 13.
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PublishedMarch 20, 2024
Gov. Mills’ proposal would raise minimum wage for farmworkers
If approved, the minimum would increase to $14.15 an hour in September, matching the minimum for all other workers.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Committee deadlocks on Sea Dogs tax incentive bill to help pay for Hadlock Field upgrades
Final committee votes have yet to be tallied, but the proposed $2 million tax break will now go to the full Legislature.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Consumer advocates urge passage of bill to regulate hospital facility fees
The bill would prohibit charging such fees for telehealth appointments and require signs be placed to inform patients when the fees may be charged.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2024
UMaine Orono part of high-altitude balloon launch to record solar eclipse
The eclipse can be viewed from the vantage point of high-altitude balloons on April 8 on YouTube.
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