Despite pressure to reduce missed pickups or drop the company, Commissioner Mayhew says the decision will not be rushed.
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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State deciding fate of troubled MaineCare rides broker
As DHHS reviews data from the troubled broker, a nonprofit group is set to deliver 400 petitions demanding fixes to the deficient system.
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Posted inNews
Charlie’s brief stay on Earth made a lasting impression
A Maine baby born with cancer dies after 17 days but inspires others.
Posted inMaine, News
Details emerge about victim in Westbrook murder-suicide
Friends of Matthew Rairdon react with shock to his death Saturday at the hands of a former boyfriend.
Posted inMaine, News
State to soon decide fate of troubled MaineCare rides contractor
The contractor failed to take out a performance bond as required, and has frequently left ill Mainers stranded or caused them to miss health appointments.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
Maine church delivers Thanksgiving to 240 doorsteps
Good Shepherd Parish’s Most Holy Trinity Church’s turkey dinners go to homes in Saco, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inMaine, News
Troubled broker for MaineCare rides program never bought required bond
DHHS won’t say why, but the omission could potentially be costly for the state. ‘This was gross mismanagement,’ one lawmaker says.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Michaud slams governor over MaineCare rides program
The response to service chaos has been weak, says the congressman. A LePage aide fires back: Go fix Obamacare problems.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Health care website may be starting to work, Maine sources say
Only 271 Mainers were able to enroll in insurance plans online through the first month, but the federal government has promised improvements.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine DHHS could reduce fines for dentists
Dentists complain about large fines by an auditor for minor clerical errors in MaineCare patient cases.