That brings the total of additional state payments to $2.6 million, as critics decry the ‘bailout’ in light of poor service provided by CTS.
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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Portland Harbor regatta anything but leisurely
High school teams from three states fiercely compete in races that combine mental strategy with teamwork, responsibility and empowerment.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
More U.S. women waiting to have children
A national trend that’s especially evident in Maine promises to make an impact on the state’s demographics.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Tax credit for rural doctors survives LePage’s veto
Breaks will reduce income tax paid by some physicians.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine health care sign-ups had late surge
State-by-state data show how the numbers of enrollees ballooned, in particular among young procrastinators.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine Legislature overrides LePage veto of tax credits for physicians in rural areas
Credit will reduce income tax paid by rural doctors
Posted inHealth, News
American Lung Association grades breathability of Maine counties
Bangor’s air quality is among the nation’s best, says the group’s pollution report. Not so for Portland.
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Maine man accuses Louisiana officer of shooting his dog without cause
The traveling musician from Portland says an officer killed his pooch unjustly, and a witness reportedly backs up his claim.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine mother’s death after childbirth leaves family questioning
A Lewiston woman had complications during the birth of her second child and died a few days later.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Vote to ask Mainers to fund cancer research lab
The $10 million bond would help pay for an advanced ‘mouse hospital’ for testing and create up to 200 jobs, possibly at Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor.