The city pursues a ‘Complete Streets’ policy for moving cars, buses, bikes and pedestrians.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Peaks secession bill timeline stirs debate
Separation supporters back a January 2012 town vote, but critics say that would rush the process.
Jetport spreads its wings
An expansion that will nearly double the terminal’s size is expected to open in October. But don’t look for work on access roads, runways or in the control tower. Instead, the focus is on the inside of the terminal. The $75 million expansion project, which will add three gates, provide a substantial addition to the seating area and improve ticketing and baggage handling capabilities, is expected to open in early October.
UPDATE: K’port police chief retires after OUI probe
Town officials will issue a statement later today providing more information about the resignation.
Eastland’s new owner to upgrade landmark
RockBridge Partners says the hotel on High Street in Portland needs ‘substantial and extensive updating.’
Brick by brick, a better Bayside
A city program is helping residents improve their homes while revitalizing the neighborhood with public projects.
Dispatchers for two cities close to uniting in Portland
All emergency calls will be handled downtown once South Portland’s team relocates in the early summer.
Jury selection begins in Amber Alert case
Gary Traynham allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend in Sanford and fled with their 2-year-old daughter to New Hampshire.
City worker contractwill include small raises
Portland’s City Council is expected to approve the union’s proposal on March 7.