The state’s rates top the national average, but many have made different control methods a priority.
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.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Pilot program in Maine could be model to ease VA backlogs nationally
It lets some Aroostook County veterans get care at close-to-home private hospitals, reducing demand at federal facilities.
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Posted inMaine, News
MaineCare rides broker to get millions more in final months
It’s about to be phased out for poor service, but CTS is due to get millions in supplemental money from the state in May and June.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Medical student wants to bring basic medical care to Portland waterfront
A mobile clinic would address hearing, sun damage and other health problems common among fishermen.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine co-op to offer Affordable Care insurance in New Hampshire
Maine Community Health will hire more workers and give residents in the neighboring state another insurance option next year.
Posted inHealth, News
In rural Maine, dearth of doctors is a growing crisis
At a time when fewer young people are choosing to become primary care physicians, the state is poised to see a dramatic increase in need.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Lawmakers, public upset about potential closing of mental health center
The Learning and Recovery Center in Brunswick serves 1,000 clients per year.
Posted inMaine, News
Sanford man flies special U.S. flag for first time in nearly 50 years
He pays tribute to his grandfather, his father and all military members.
Posted inMaine, News
Families file lawsuits against Lyman day care at center of controversy
Three families of children who attended Sunshine Childcare & Preschool in Lyman accuse the owners of assault and negligence.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Up to 10,000 marketplace enrollees eligible for Medicaid if it had been expanded in Maine
The estimate indicates how many residents left out of expansion got low-cost plans in the marketplace.