The council will take up a proposal to purchase seven iPads and a year’s worth of data plans for a total cost of $6,503.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Scrambling to be 16th on the ballot
Erick Bennett has asked for reviews of rejected signatures.
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Five mayoral hopefuls qualify for ballot
The week has seen a dropout, an addition, and three do-overs, but the field for the Portland post remains at 20.
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Man injured in fall from swing on Great Diamond
The man fell about 35 feet from a rope swing, says Deputy Fire Chief Scott Thomes.
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Harrison
A 43-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after running into a tree on Maple Ridge Road in Harrison Thursday night, police said.
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Maine Narrow Gauge RR lands grant
The $3,000 grant will help with the restoration of the railroad’s steam locomotive Engine No. 7.
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Controversial site favored for train facility
Consultants are recommending a controversial site near a neighborhood in Brunswick for a train layover facility that will operate once the Downeaster passenger service is extended north from Portland.
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Somali organization gets health care grant
The grant will go toward telling people about their eligibility for benefits under the national Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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Consultants favor controversial Brunswick train site
They say the “Brunswick West” site for a proposed Downeaster layover facility is cheaper and more centrally located than the alternatives.
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Candidate won’t divulge much about platform, will talk trash
News from a crowded field of candidates.