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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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
Loophole leaves Maine patients vulnerable to hefty ambulance fees
Despite knowing how the system works, an employee of the state’s largest insurance carrier still couldn’t avoid thousands of dollars in out-of-network bills.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2024
Maine’s yellow flag law has been invoked nearly once a day since Lewiston mass shooting
Before the tragic events of Oct. 25, the process to take guns away from those who pose a threat had been used infrequently. Some say reforms could make the law stronger.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
Drug overdose deaths declined by 16% in Maine in 2023
It was the first year-over-year decline since 2018.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
Task force calls for reforms to regulate hidden hospital fees
A group, formed in response to a Press Herald investigation, recommends changes to Maine law to address often confusing and frustrating hospital billing practices.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2024
Maine’s new CDC director is expanding public health workforce, access, mission
Six months into her tenure, Dr. Puthiery Va has brought on more public health nurses to improve access to disease prevention programs.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2024
Influenza cases remain steady in Maine
Maine has not seen the high levels of flu cases recently reported in other parts of the U.S.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2024
David Mills, brother of Gov. Janet Mills, has died
David Mills, 78, of Farmington, died on Jan. 26 at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
Portland man takes part in drug trial giving new hope in fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Ralph Carmona participated in a clinical research trial for Leqembi, a new Alzheimer’s drug that he believes stopped his symptoms from progressing.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Bellows asks Maine supreme court to rule on Trump ballot eligibility without delay
Bellows had previously ruled that former President Trump was disqualified from the Maine Republican primary ballot.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
University of New England lands $10.8 million grant to study cell signaling
The research could lead to improved treatments for dementia, heart disease, osteoporosis and other diseases.
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