The Conservation Law Foundation accuses Cooke Aquaculture of Clean Water Act violations at 13 sites along the Maine coast.
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 inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.
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Posted inHealth
MaineHealth to close birthing center in Belfast
Waldo Hospital will be the 8th Maine hospital to close its maternity ward since 2015.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree declares victory
Pingree defended her seat against Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Angus King wins third term in Senate
King, an independent who was considered the strong favorite to win another term, built a commanding lead over Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine
But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Bill Clinton rallies hundreds of Harris supporters in Portland
The former president visited the city to make a final push in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she vies for the presidency.
Posted inHealth
ACA insurance enrollment opens Friday as advocates push to extend subsidies
Enhanced subsidies approved during the Biden administration are set to expire in 2025 unless Congress acts.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
New laws spearheaded by Sen. Susan Collins extend funding for Alzheimer’s
The effort builds on a 2011 initiative that helped lead to new treatments for the disease.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine’s yellow flag law has been used much more often in year since Lewiston mass shooting
Meanwhile, gun reform advocates are collecting signatures to force a ballot initiative that would ask voters to approve a stronger red flag law.