Joe Lawlor
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I am the health and human services reporter for the Press Herald in Maine.
This is awesome. I nominate her for "Athlete of the Week!"
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www.pressherald.com/2026/05/14/g...
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Maine track athlete goes viral with cartwheel save during hurdles
Sofia Cutter, a Greely sophomore, performed the remarkable move to stay on her feet at a meet last week in York.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/14/greely-track-athlete-goes-viral-with-cartwheel-move-in-track-meet/
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Portland Press Herald
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Portland planning new communications policy for cruise ship outbreaks
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Portland planning new communications policy for cruise ship outbreaks
The Oceania Insignia docked in Portland in October while experiencing a norovirus outbreak
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/12/portland-planning-new-communications-policy-for-cruise-ship-outbreaks/?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=newbot-pressherald.com_localstate-BlueSky
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Parrots like parroting and people like parroting. Parroting popular per people plus parrots
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Nice slice-of-life story about tennis and the mixing of international cultures at a Maine high school by
@dbonifant.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/04/29/f...
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For Thornton Academy girls tennis, embracing diversity is a way of life
The Trojans are a mix of nationalities, with players from 8 countries on the roster.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/29/for-thornton-academy-girls-tennis-embracing-diversity-is-a-way-of-life/
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Great reporting by
@randybillings.bsky.social
Looks like it will be Graham Platner vs. Sen. Collins in November.
www.pressherald.com/2026/04/30/j...
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Janet Mills suspends Senate candidacy
The move came as most indicators showed her trailing to Graham Platner in the Democratic primary.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/30/janet-mills-suspends-senate-candidacy-2/
15 days ago
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$3.35/hr in 1987 at Peninsula Drive-In movie theater (no longer exists) in Erie, Pa.
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19 days ago
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Dorit Reiss
21 days ago
A Top Ten List of Vaccine Misinformation from RFK Jr in hearings, including, e.g.: vaccines are well tested, MMR protects most people for life from measles, and most measles outbreaks are not in immigrants. via
@aboutpediatrics.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/stopanti...
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A Top Ten List of Vaccine Misinformation from RFK Jr
Did you watch RFK Jr repeatedly challenge Sen Ben Luján to tell him “one piece of misinformation I’ve ever said. Here are ten things!
https://open.substack.com/pub/stopantivaxpropaganda/p/a-top-ten-list-of-vaccine-misinformation?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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Andrea Pitzer
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If you're a journalist who was planning to go to the WHCD, you can still change your mind.
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You got the "nearly two decades" shout-out, though, so you're gaining some Maine cache for sure. Another decade and you'll graduate to "longtime Maine resident." Congrats!
#hugo
@doobshmoob.bsky.social
@alexmccann.bsky.social
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I met amazing people who worked on USAID projects, like access to clean drinking water, Amazon rainforest sustainability, renewable energy and reducing malaria, HIV and other diseases.
@claricesnarling.bsky.social
@chrislhayes.bsky.social
@nbcnews.com
@kff.org
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These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/16/these-federal-workers-lost-their-jobs-theyre-starting-over-in-maine/
28 days ago
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LorennaCleary.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
Doctors spent the last 20 years trying to tell people to not listen to WebMD, now they have to contend with people listening to AI.
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The acting head of the CDC delayed publication of a report showing that the Covid vaccine significantly reduced the likelihood of hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter. Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/h...
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Top C.D.C. Official Delays Report on Covid Shot’s Effectiveness
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/health/cdc-bhattacharya-covid-shot-report-delay.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ZlA.5bJJ.lX7V_KlweaJ0&smid=url-share
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Sahil Kapur
about 1 month ago
🚨 TRUMP: “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
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Portland Press Herald
about 1 month ago
Proposed rule changes to MaineCare program has sown confusion, child advocates say
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Proposed rule changes to MaineCare program has sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed rule changes to Medicaid's Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/03/proposed-rule-changes-to-mainecare-program-has-sown-confusion-child-advocates-say/?utm_source=bsky.app&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=newbot-pressherald.com_localstate-BlueSky
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Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs
Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.
https://www.wired.com/story/one-solution-to-the-gas-price-spike-used-evs/
about 1 month ago
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They wanted to sing Summer Nights with their friends, that's why.....Now you're going to ask me why Darth Vader got to be forgiven and hang out with Obi-Wan & Yoda in the afterlife despite blowing up planets and choking admirals to death. My advice is to stop thinking.
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about 1 month ago
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I'll start: 24 across is "TENNIS" 14 down is "IS" and 35 across is "BETTER" Now you do the rest :)
@thetennisletter.bsky.social
www.pressherald.com/2026/03/30/g...
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Get into the swing of spring with our pickleball crossword
Outdoor courts across Maine will soon be filled players serving and volleying.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/30/get-into-the-swing-of-spring-with-our-pickleball-quiz/
about 2 months ago
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Kevin Ault
about 2 months ago
"There are a number of studies that show one of the benefits of COVID vaccination during pregnancy is the passage of antibodies to the newborn, and then that protects the newborn against COVID" Thanks
@npr.org
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@tarahaelle.bsky.social
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#MedSky
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#ObGynSky
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www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...
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Yep, a mom's COVID shot during pregnancy protects her baby, a large study finds
A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5759732/covid-vaccination-pregnancy-safety-efficacy?utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawQwvAhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEec9vQMDadPvewO3PSolWwexGqKrvH8rZ3iJNC0EBPok2LbIWDJkTJjrLXM84_aem_0G1k_ZPGqu_hnXHEbFwZIA
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It's fun to hear pure joy, although one of the announcers sounds like he's hyperventilating at the end
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about 2 months ago
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Claire Valdez
about 2 months ago
In the first year of congestion pricing, New York City's subway system saw 90 million additional rides 🤯 Few things better than when public policy works as designed.
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Congestion pricing: NYC subways saw millions more riders during Manhattan toll program’s first year, transit group finds | amNewYork
The first year of congestion pricing in New York saw straphangers take more than 90 million additional subway rides than in the previous year, a new report
https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/congestion-pricing-nyc-subways-ridership-report-2025/
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What would the SAVE America Act mean for voting in Maine?
The Republican-led proposal would require people to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/18/what-would-the-save-america-act-mean-for-voting-in-maine/
about 2 months ago
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Dorit Reiss
about 2 months ago
Neutrality Is Dangerous in the Face of Medical Misinformation: there is a difference between fringe hypothesis and false information or medical advice.
www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...
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Opinion | Neutrality Is Dangerous in the Face of Medical Misinformation
Professional accountability can ensure expertise is used for public good
https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/120179
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Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine
Records obtained by the Press Herald reveal how a federal officer communicated with local officials in late January when more than 200 arrests were made.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/12/portland-south-portland-police-texted-with-immigration-agent-during-surge-operation-in-maine/?link-source=announcement-bar
2 months ago
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I know it's a little chillier today, but in general Maine has had some warm days recently, with more on the horizon, bringing out the ticks that cause Lyme disease
www.pressherald.com/2026/03/11/m...
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Maine’s warmer weather means deer ticks are active
The state logged a record 4,257 Lyme disease cases in 2025, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/11/maines-warmer-weather-means-deer-ticks-are-active/
2 months ago
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Liz Landers
2 months ago
I asked President Trump about the FBI reportedly seizing election records in Arizona. He said they must have done that because it was a “rigged” election. I pointed out to him that his own AG said there was not measurable voter fraud to overturn that election. Then he called me a rotten reporter.
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Sally Jenkins
2 months ago
The Washington Post top editors realized within three weeks that killing the Sports section was a "mistake," I'm told by someone who spoke with one. They are looking to hire, or hire back, six writers. Instead, this happened.
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ESPN bringing on six former Washington Post reporters
Former Washington Post reporters Kent Babb, Kareem Copeland, Chuck Culpepper, Robert Klemko, Tom Schad and Ben Strauss will all join ESPN in the coming weeks.
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/03/09/espn-bringing-on-six-former-washington-post-reporters/#:~:text=ESPN%20is%20hiring%20six%20former%20Washington%20Post%20sports%20reporters%20to,ESPN%20in%20the%20coming%20weeks
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Julie K. Brown
2 months ago
Breaking: SC newspaper verifies portions of Trump accuser's story. Textbook journalism. Local journalism. Support your local news outlets.
www.postandcourier.com/news/epstein...
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Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined
An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein gave FBI agents true accounts of her time growing up in SC. Claims she made about Donald Trump remain unsubstantiated.
https://www.postandcourier.com/news/epstein-victim-fbi-trump/article_21a2149f-f4a1-4351-9ac7-d12746f03a58.html#tncms-source=latest_posts
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ryan cooper
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“The sooner you go EV, the sooner you can be free from the oil price gyrations caused by yet another deranged Republican war in the Middle East.”
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I’m Sure Glad I Bought an EV and Solar Panels - The American Prospect
Trump’s idiotic war of aggression on Iran is spiking oil prices. That's not a concern if you have an electric car.
https://prospect.org/2026/03/06/ev-solar-panels-iran-oil-prices-trump/
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Graham Platner with a lead over Gov. Mills in another Democratic primary poll, this time 7 points (previous poll had Platner up 37)
#mepolitics
www.pressherald.com/2026/03/04/m...
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Mills is trailing Platner in U.S. Senate primary, another poll shows
The Pan Atlantic Poll shows Graham Platner leading Gov. Janet Mills by 7 percentage points.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/03/04/mills-is-trailing-platner-in-u-s-senate-primary-another-poll-shows/
2 months ago
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Maine’s primary care shortage is expected to worsen. Experts are planning solutions.
Maine is graduating more doctors, but experts say increasing the primary care workforce is hampered by several issues.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/26/maines-primary-care-shortage-is-expected-to-worsen-experts-are-planning-solutions/
2 months ago
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Yes, Heights Wuther, so lots of Wuthering in the Heights. Hope that clears it up for you.
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3 months ago
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The Washington Post
3 months ago
Breaking news: ICE expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the U.S. and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens of thousands of people, according to agency documents.
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ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/13/ice-detention-center-expansion/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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Dorit Reiss
3 months ago
Study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccines and autism
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...
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@cidrap.bsky.social
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Study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccines and autism
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-finds-no-link-between-covid-19-vaccines-and-autism
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Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct
Investigators say one immigration official abused his girlfriend for years. Another admitted he sexually abused a woman in his custody.
https://apnews.com/article/ice-agents-arrested-misconduct-crimes-abuse-corruption-45b0d2248c0add9523e0bf5a953faaea
3 months ago
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Jessica Smetana
3 months ago
Most importantly where will the San Darnold discourse go from here
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Unless Pats have an offensive explosion in the next 4 minutes you could argue Seattle’s D was best performance in a
#SuperBowl
even better than 85 Bears vs Pats
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3 months ago
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Daniel Drezner
3 months ago
Collinsworth’s, “Um… I got nothing for you here” on Maye’s interception did make me laugh.
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The only thing missing from this
#SuperBowl
halftime show was Alex Honnold free solo climbing the goal posts
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3 months ago
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ArtButMakeItSports
3 months ago
Mercury, Messenger of the Gods, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 18th c, 📸 by @PhilEllsworth1
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passing rules changes. It has Steelers 16 Vikings 6 vibes Maybe 2nd half offenses will come alive and prove me wrong I hope so!
3 months ago
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Dunkin commercial wins the Super Bowl
3 months ago
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Fantastic story by
@gilliangraham.bsky.social
and many photos from
@pressherald.com
amazing photo staff. "Look for the helpers," Mr. Rogers, quoting his mom
www.pressherald.com/2026/02/06/h...
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How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge
Spurred by a desire to support their neighbors, people delivered groceries, offered rides, donated money and protested the federal immigration enforcement.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/06/how-mainers-stepped-in-to-help-during-the-ice-surge/
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Maine’s hospitals chase financial stability as Medicaid cuts loom
About 40% of Maine's hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/04/maines-hospitals-chase-financial-stability-as-medicaid-cuts-loom/
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Mainer set to close book on 60-year Super Bowl attendance streak — for real this time
'Never Miss a Super Bowl' club member Don Crisman, of Kennebunk, has decided Sunday’s game will be his last.
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/02/04/mainer-set-to-close-book-on-60-year-super-bowl-attendance-streak-for-real-this-time/
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Kathleen Clark
3 months ago
‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." … She offered me $2600 to self-deport. I refused. I wanted to talk to my attorney. They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
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I’m going to answer a series of questions like this and then you’re going to tell me what neighborhood I grew up in based on my answers, aren’t you? LOL
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The Onion
3 months ago
Groundhog Harassed By Dipshits In Stupid Hats
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The part where the tank goes underwater - "Aquatarkus" - always clinches this category, every year. That and the prolific use of gongs.
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Great photo by Derek Davis of the
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, where my colleagues have done an amazing job covering the ICE enforcement actions
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3 months ago
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Minnesota Star Tribune
4 months ago
The Minnesota Star Tribune,
@mprnews.org
@minnesotareformer.com
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@spokesmanrecorder.bsky.social
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@sahanjournal.bsky.social
, Center for Broadcast Journalism and Minnesota Newspaper Association today released the following statement:
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