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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.

Local & State

Maine reports 65 new cases of COVID-19, no deaths

by Joe Lawlor June 10, 2021June 11, 2021

A mobile clinic opens a four-day run Thursday at Rising Tide Brewing Co., as the state presses ahead with its efforts to make vaccination convenient and accessible, especially for younger residents.

Local & State

Maine reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, lowest one-day total since October

by Joe Lawlor June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

The seven-day average of new cases was 69.7 on Monday, compared with more than 300 a month ago.

Local & State

COVID-19 shots coming to Maine ballparks, beaches and breweries

by Joe Lawlor June 3, 2021June 4, 2021

New cases exceed 100 for the first time in five days, but the state’s overall trend continues to be lower case counts.

Local & State

Maine reports just 39 new cases as weekly average dips to 7-month low

by Joe Lawlor June 1, 2021June 2, 2021

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.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Man assaulted, robbed in Phippsburg while trying to help motorist

by Joe Lawlor May 30, 2021May 31, 2021

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.