The number of parents opting out for philosophical or religious reasons has climbed, raising the risks of disease transmission.
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
Maine doctors prescribing far fewer opioids, analysis at county level shows
A report says the number fell 21.5% from 2013 to 2016, but it may be a long time before the trend reduces addiction rates and deaths.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
Sen. King, 15 colleagues urge DEA to lower cap on opioid production
The legal painkillers, which have a high potential for abuse because of their addictive properties, have been blamed for deadly drug epidemics in Maine and other states.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
LePage spokeswoman leaving administration to take job with bank
Adrienne Bennett has been the chief spokeswoman for the governor since he took office in 2011, often challenging the press as she defended the sometimes controversial statements made by LePage.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Budget battle risks depleting services for those with cognitive disabilities
About 5,000 Maine adults rely on group homes, and waiting lists have been growing.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rally in Portland celebrates setback for Senate health care bill
Protesters thank Sen. Susan Collins for opposing the Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inMaine, News
Older, rural Mainers would be hit hard by Senate bill
A new Kaiser Foundation analysis finds that older Mainers with moderate incomes could see monthly premiums jump from $373 to $1,757.
Posted inMaine, News
Anthem predicts thousands will drop ACA coverage in Maine
The insurer expects nearly 11 percent of the 80,000 people who are insured on the ACA market will leave, forcing insurers to raise rates.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate Republicans’ health care bill includes major Medicaid cuts
The replacement for the Affordable Care Act could have a severe impact in Maine, where Medicaid insures nearly 20 percent of the population.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature passes bill to rein in drug company perks for doctors
The measure, intended to prevent conflicts of interest when doctors prescribe drugs, awaits the signature of Gov. Paul LePage.