From Nov. 1 through Dec. 17, a total of 62,213 Mainers signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act – down about 13% from a year ago.
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 inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Harry Sky, prominent rabbi and civil rights leader in Maine, dies at 95
Sky, described by a former governor as ‘the conscience of the community,’ played a prominent role for decades in Portland’s religious and civic life.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Sen. Collins’ bill devoting $100 million to fight Lyme disease included in budget
If President Trump signs the appropriations bill, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will award $20 million a year for five years through grants to state health departments to support research and prevention efforts.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Floating restaurant in Kennebunk torn from shore in weekend storm
The outgoing tide, bolstered by heavy rain, dragged the Spirit of Massachusetts onto the banks of the Kennebunk River.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Med’s new $8 million helipad saves time – and likely lives
It offers two landing spots and quicker access for critically ill patients to the Portland hospital’s emergency department.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Times Record
Pertussis outbreak reported at Freeport High School
Three cases of the highly contagious respiratory disease have been reported at the school in the last two weeks, and Maine has recorded 337 cases statewide through October.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
ACA enrollment down so far in Maine, and Medicaid expansion is a big reason
Through Nov. 30, a total of 16,613 Mainers had signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance, down from nearly 24,000 at the same time last year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Med set to open 64 rooms for cancer patients in new tower
The hospital’s $534 million expansion and renovation, which includes the Coulombe Family Tower, is expected to be completed by 2022.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mills administration turns to housing programs to alleviate opioid crisis
The state is seeking bids for a new housing program for homeless people with opioid use disorder, and has asked the federal government to approve Medicaid spending on other housing-related initiatives.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Dental bill would prohibit waiting periods for children in Maine
Children newly enrolled in private insurance could get dental care immediately if lawmakers approve a measure to be taken up in the January session.