He agrees with the AG’s Office: Release of details on how an abuse report was handled could affect the criminal probe.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
LePage backs DHHS silence on Arundel case
The governor’s spokeswoman says LePage agrees the information could affect the criminal investigation of Gordon Collins-Faunce, who is charged with murder in the death of 10-week-old Ethan Henderson.
DHHS silent on its response to signs of abuse
Generally, it has a detailed process to handle reports of possible harm similar to the baby Ethan case.
Cape library proposal may go to voters
The Town Council is now reconsidering the decision-making process for the $8.2 million renovation project.
Cape council may reverse itself on library vote
The Town Council may send an $8.2 million library renovation and expansion proposal to the voters after all.
Jamming of Maine public safety signals has stopped
The FCC was contacted for help after an incident April 22 when a call for an ambulance in Lebanon was blocked.
OOB Council, library board to meet tonight on standoff
Libby Memorial Library’s board wants town officials to sign a memorandum of understanding recognizing the board’s role running the library, says a board official.
Feature Obituary: Wendy Russo, 63, art teacher beloved by students
FALMOUTH — When Wendy L. Russo was diagnosed with chronic leukemia, she naturally fell into a depression over the incurable form of cancer. She later told her family and friends that she essentially did nothing but cry for three months. But eventually, said Russo’s daughter, Amber Donatello, she decided it was time to stop crying […]
Four Democrats address the party
Candidates running for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Olympia Snowe speak to the faithful in Kennebunk.
Historic battle cannon heads to Bath
On loan to Portland for 118 years, this veteran of a sea battle in the War of 1812 has a new home.