Joe Lawlor

Press Herald

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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Published
June 17, 2021

More than 100,000 sign up for shot at nearly $1 million on first day of vaccine sweepstakes

As the state launched the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, it reported 34 new cases and one additional death Thursday.
Published
June 15, 2021

Maine Medical Center receives its largest gift ever, $25 million from Colorado couple

A new wing being built at the hospital will be named the Malone Family Tower, in honor of Leslie and John Malone, summer residents of Boothbay.
Published
June 15, 2021

Virus trends improving as new cases and hospital counts decline

The state’s 7-day average of new cases dipped further to 46 on Tuesday, the lowest number since late October.
Published
June 11, 2021

Portland to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for renaming of Portland Expo

The Portland Expo has been renamed the James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building.
Published
June 10, 2021

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

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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 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.
Published
May 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.
Published
May 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.