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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PublishedJanuary 13, 2025
Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spiked in final months of 2024
Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2025
Flu surging in Maine; COVID-19 prevalence also ‘very high’
It’s not too late to get vaccinated, public health experts say.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2025
Browntail moth populations in Maine crashed in 2024, so expect a less itchy spring
Hairs from the browntail moth caterpillar cause a red, itchy rash that can linger for weeks.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2025
Here’s what you need to know about bird flu
There have been no human cases reported yet in Maine, and 66 cases across the U.S., according to the CDC.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2024
U.S. to expand autism research under new law co-sponsored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins
The $2 billion law will fund autism research and programs over the next 5 years.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2024
State investigates complaints that Falmouth day care gave melatonin to children
The child care operator could face licensing action but says she is appealing the findings and has denied the allegations.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2024
North Yarmouth widower sues J&J for $25M over talcum powder
The company denies the accusation that its products caused mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2024
Closure of Maine’s rural birthing centers is part of national ‘crisis’
Women living in rural Maine communities are driving long distances to deliver their babies and struggling to access other care, mirroring a trend that’s expected to get worse.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2024
Maine reproductive health providers seek $6 million ahead of Trump term
Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning will ask the state for funding to support non-abortion services such as primary care, screenings and birth control.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2024
Sen. King introduces bill to study low-level blast injuries on military personnel
The Lewiston shooter who killed 18 people in October had been exposed to thousands of low-level blasts during years of grenade training.
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