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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.
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Posted inHealth, Maine

Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point Copy

by Joe Lawlor May 3, 2010May 16, 2024

There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.

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