But only a small portion of the increase in Maine is the result of people traveling here from other states to seek abortions.
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 2022, Maine, Politics, Uncategorized
Pingree wins reelection in 1st Congressional District
With 44 percent of the votes counted at around 11:15 p.m., Pingree had a commanding lead of 59% to 41% over Republican challenger Ed Thelander.
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Posted inHealth, Maine
Soaring RSV cases raise fears about hospital capacity with COVID rising and flu looming
Public health experts are fretting about a “tri-demic” where RSV, influenza and COVID-19 strain the health care system.
Posted inNation / World, News
Pingree and other House progressives rescind letter calling for direct talks with Putin
The reversal comes a day after the letter triggered fierce pushback from many Democrats, as well as from Ukrainian officials, who argued it was unrealistic to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Posted inElection 2022, Health, Maine
Mills, LePage clash on health care policies
The gubernatorial candidates have diverging views and records on how to handle opioids, the pandemic and other issues.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake
Ed Thelander, who is running against U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, repeated debunked social media rumors about litter boxes being placed in schools for students who dress and behave like cats.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, Politics
Pingree faces Thelander in her bid for an 8th term in U.S. House
Republican Ed Thelander is running to end Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree’s winning streak in the 1st Congressional District.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Maine
But public health experts say increased vaccinations and access to treatments mean the situation is not as dire as last winter.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 booster shot rollout accelerates in Maine
Supplies are sufficient, and demand is brisk, experts say.
Posted inMaine
MaineHousing halts rental assistance program
The agency is waiting to see if the federal government will approve additional funding.