Ronald Petersen, a former associate pastor in Limerick, is convicted of a single count of theft for fraudulently billing MaineCare for as much as $400,000 in false counseling services.
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.
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Prosecutors wrap up case against ex-pastor charged with defrauding MaineCare
Ronald Petersen of Bridgton is accused of billing the state’s Medicaid program for substance abuse counseling services he did not provide.
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