The city lost as much as $1.5 million over 15 years because they didn’t charge Shipyard Brewery the correct amount of sewer fees.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Snowe’s retirement causes statewide game of musical chairs
Sen. Olympia Snowe’s retirement has started a game of political musical chairs, where high-profile politicians jockey for her seat, and more than a dozen others jockey for the seats below them.
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Baldacci joins scramble after Snowe decision
Former Gov. John E. Baldacci, a Democrat, has taken out nomination papers for the U.S. Senate, joining the scramble among candidates for the U.S. Senate and House.
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Baldacci, Michaud, Pingree take out papers for Senate seat
U.S. Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree, and former Gov. John Baldacci took steps Wednesday to enter the race for Olympia Snowe’s senate seat. Former Gov. Angus King may also jump into the fray.
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Another go-round in court, another loss for L.L. Bean CEO
The Maine Supreme Court upholds a ruling that others are not at fault for the improper location of Chris McCormick’s fence.
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Drivers will see traffic from I-295 web cams
Get used to the orange cones, because work crews will return to the highway in mid-April.
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Mainers return from Tanzania, medical mission accomplished
Seventeen Mainers take the trip to deliver medical supplies to a hospital and help out with other tasks.
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Feature Obituary: Dorothy Peverada, 88, built full life along Stevens Avenue
PORTLAND – Dorothy Peverada’s life was filled with friends and family, but it was ultimately bounded by just one street. She grew up on Stevens Avenue. Her elementary, middle (then junior high) and high schools were also on the street — Deering High School, in fact, was just across the street from her home. She […]
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‘Retiring’ Portland superintendent to take N.H. job
Jim Morse has accepted a job with the Oyster River School District, which has about 2,100 students in four schools.
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Around the world in 120 days
A 74-year-old Maine resident, originally from New Zealand, hopes to sail around the globe by himself in a Maine-built boat.