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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PublishedJune 7, 2021
Maine reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, lowest one-day total since October
The seven-day average of new cases was 69.7 on Monday, compared with more than 300 a month ago.
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PublishedJune 3, 2021
COVID-19 shots coming to Maine ballparks, beaches and breweries
New cases exceed 100 for the first time in five days, but the state’s overall trend continues to be lower case counts.
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PublishedJune 1, 2021
Maine reports just 39 new cases as weekly average dips to 7-month low
For the first time since last fall, the 7-day average of new cases has dipped below 100 and the state has gone 6 days with no new deaths.
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PublishedMay 30, 2021
Man assaulted, robbed in Phippsburg while trying to help motorist
The incident occurred Saturday evening after the victim was ‘flagged down’ by a woman who claimed that her SUV was disabled, the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office says.
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PublishedMay 30, 2021
Maine looking to boost vaccination rates to further reduce COVID-19 cases
The coronavirus caseload continued its downward trend on Sunday as the Maine CDC reported 87 new infections and no additional deaths.
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PublishedMay 26, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations slow down in Maine as new cases decline
The state reported 162 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, and 1 additional death.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Maine reports fewer than 100 new cases for first day since February
Cumberland County, with the state’s highest vaccination rate, reports no new cases on the day Maine’s mask mandate ends.
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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Families who live with autism rebuild frayed ties as pandemic eases
COVID-19 disrupted the patterns of life and family visits that are critical for the well-being of Mainers with autism.
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Maine’s 7-day case average goes below 200 for first time since late March
The decline comes 3 days before the state’s mask mandate is set to expire for most people in most settings.
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PublishedMay 20, 2021
As Maine closes mass vaccination sites, governor drops mask mandate for nearly everyone
Gov. Janet Mills’ executive order repeals the mask mandate as of May 24 for all residents, whether they are vaccinated or not, except children 5 and older who are in school or day care.
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