A Catholic parents group presents the diocese with a financial plan to keep Cathedral School open.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Cathedral School decision due Friday
Bishop Richard J. Malone has met with parents about a new funding approach they believe could keep the school operating.
Students take a Mousemobile to Maryland
A Berwick Academy team takes first place in the World Finals of Odyssey of the Mind
Berwick Academy scores national Odyssey win
Competing against 38 other teams – including squads from Japan, Mexico and India – the team tallies the most points in the Extreme Mousemobile category.
Mavodones enters Portland mayor’s race
Two other councilors are running for mayor — David Marshall and Jill Duson.
Mavodones eyes crowded field of mayoral hopefuls
The current mayor plans to announce that he wants to be the first popularly elected mayor since 1923.
With no more fine forgiveness,Portland’s parking revenues are up
The city’s mercy rule fell victim to the budget last year after the City Council could no longer justify waiving a total of $500,000 in parking fines. But some in downtown Portland say more money in the coffers comes at the price of the loss of good will.
Police look for three men in Hallowell robbery
Police are looking for three men, including the tenant of a Hallowell apartment that was robbed Saturday night.
Portland chooses new manager
Joe Gray’s replacement, Mark Rees, has extensive government experience in Massachusetts
Portland committee OKs sale of Bayside tracts
The purchase-and-sale agreement will now go to the full council for a vote.