The National Weather Service warns that roads will become treacherous Saturday afternoon as snow and wind gusts create near-zero visibility.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine bracing for a major winter storm on Saturday
The storm, which could bring a foot or more of snow and 50 mph wind gusts, is expected to cause problems along much of the East Coast.
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‘Poor planning, poor decisions’: Hikers rescued from Spaulding Mountain
Game wardens said the two New York men, one 36 and the other 70, weren’t ready for a hike in Maine in the winter.
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Maine senators praise Breyer, look forward to vetting Biden’s nominee
Sen. Susan Collins calls Justice Stephen Breyer a friend and says she’s sorry to see him leave the court, while Sen. Angus King says Breyer ‘has served the nation with thought, skill and dedication.’
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State recovered nearly $475,000 in unpaid wages for workers last year
For the first time, the labor department is publishing the names of businesses that violate wage and hour laws.
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Part-time Mainer ‘relieved’ that U.S. Supreme Court will hear college admissions cases
The court agrees to hear two lawsuits challenging the role of race in college admissions filed by a group whose leader lives in South Thomaston half of the year.
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Freeport man charged with violating Black man’s civil rights
The complaint filed under the Maine Civil Rights Act alleges that William Rowe violated a Black man’s rights during a confrontation outside a town restaurant in November.
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Maine real estate market continues trend of slower sales, higher prices
Sales eked out a small gain in 2021 while median prices rose more than 16%.
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Maine employers unfazed by Supreme Court’s rejection of vaccine mandate
The court struck down a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for large employers, but many Maine companies are still requiring workers to get the shots.
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Portland company sued over Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people
LIHC Investment Group is one of three owners of the New York apartment building that caught fire Sunday.