Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty says the Riverview patient charged with assault doesn’t belong in jail, but others disagree as the state struggles to find a solution.
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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Maine back at its lowest point – 20th – in ‘healthiest state’ rankings
The slide from 16th last year is blamed in part on fewer immunizations and more infant mortality.
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Voter-approved lab to join battle against Lyme disease
Speeding up identification process of ticks may help stem the rising numbers infected with the disease in the state.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Riverview patient plans to sue state for $1 million
Arlene Edson was pepper sprayed while she was naked, alone in her room and not threatening employees, according to an investigation at the Augusta mental hospital.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Jury finds ex-Maine pastor guilty of Medicaid fraud
Ronald Petersen, a former associate pastor in Limerick, is convicted of a single count of theft for fraudulently billing MaineCare for as much as $400,000 in false counseling services.
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Prosecutors wrap up case against ex-pastor charged with defrauding MaineCare
Ronald Petersen of Bridgton is accused of billing the state’s Medicaid program for substance abuse counseling services he did not provide.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine groups aiding health care enrollees cite heavy interest
The flood of new people applying for coverage stands in stark contrast to last year’s glitch-plagued rollout of the health insurance program.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Six Mainers pair up to donate and receive kidneys
The state’s largest chain of donors and transplants participated in a marathon day of surgeries at Maine Medical Center Nov. 4.
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South Portland woman with rare immune system disease struggling physically, financially
She endures double nightmares – isolated by multiple allergies, her costly health care falls into a coverage gap that could break her financially.
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Steven Summers becomes 6th victim of deadly Portland fire
The 29-year-old from Rockland had been fighting for his life at Massachusetts General Hospital since suffering severe burns in the blaze early Saturday.