The Government Oversight Committee will meet Wednesday to decide on an in-depth investigation.
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.
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At state-run Riverview, danger and dysfunction pervasive
A Telegram investigation of the Augusta facility unearths troubling evidence of a culture of abuse and a staff ill-equipped to cope with the mentally ill.
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‘Do-not-resuscitate’ infant case dismissed by Maine Supreme Judicial Court
The LePage administration reversed its earlier position and agreed with the baby’s mother that the decision should be hers, not the state’s.
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Premium costs under Affordable Care Act in Maine holding steady or dipping
The program is ‘a great thing for consumers,’ said Kevin Lewis, CEO of Maine Community Health Options.
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LePage administration’s reversal likely to end ‘do not resuscitate’ shaken-baby case
The state is now supporting the mother’s wishes to lift the order after initially trying to preserve it for the severely injured child.
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Maine to appeal for reinstatement of Riverview hospital’s certification
The state psychiatric center lost its federal certification after officials found problems that included the use of stun guns and handcuffs on patients.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
With ‘bucket’ donations pouring in, Maine lab expects more ALS work
Funding allocated to research would boost demand for mice from the Jackson facility and also help it study the disease.
Posted inMaine, News
Miles the Turnpike Moose waves goodbye to Labor Day traffic
No major backups are reported as tourists make an orderly departure from the state.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Mega insurance company no longer doing business in Maine
About 7,000 customers will have to choose another plan.
Posted inMaine, News
With more Lyme disease, public health experts call for more awareness, research
Once diagnosed in just 100 Mainers annually, the disease is an increasing concern, with 1,376 cases last year.