Officials urge vaccinations for diners at the Durham event, where an infected volunteer served food.
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, News
State lacks backup plan if it drops ride broker
DHHS also says it will keep the broker system even though past ride providers could quickly resume service.
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Posted inMaine, News
Ceremony honors firefighters who died in the line of duty
A total of 22 have died since the ceremonies began in 1903.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine on verge of canceling contract with rides-for-poor coordinator
DHHS says service is still inadequate and the company has until Dec. 1 to fix it
Posted inMaine, News
Few Mainers sign up for insurance in person, but interest is high
Tuesday, the first day of the Affordable Care Act, was a key test to see if people will enroll.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Discounted health coverage available in Maine, but many unaware
Limited public understanding and light publicity may slow enrollment.
Posted inMaine, News
Hospital disputes vigil tied to emergency room closure
But a group will gather Tuesday night in the St. Andrews Hospital parking lot in Boothbay Harbor.
Posted inNews
Health clinics key to success of Obamacare
With more people insured, community health centers will be playing a greater role under the new law.
Posted inHealth, News
Growing pot becomes Maine cottage industry
The state now has hundreds of small, legal businesses that grow medical marijuana — separate from dispensaries — and a new law may add to demand for them.
Posted inHealth, News
Erika Burkhart – single mom, graduate student
Nurse practitioner student is willing to pay more for Affordable Care Act’s improved benefits.