To say Clinton Roberts lived in a simpler time is understating things a bit. Roberts, who died at 87 Friday at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice Center in Scarborough, was a milkman on Peaks Island for about 10 years in the 1950s and early ’60s, his son Gary Roberts said. For those who don’t remember milkmen, […]
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Portland legislator makes trip to join protesters
Obeying a ‘gut feeling,’ Rep. Diane Russell drives to Wisconsin with funds to provide some comfort.
Feature Obituary: Normand Boucher, 83, known as a gardener’s gardener
There are people who are avid gardeners, and then there are people like Normand Boucher. Mr. Boucher, who died Saturday in Kennebunkport at 83, was a gardener’s gardener. He used to love visiting a daughter, Paulette Boucher, at her home in Florida during the winter, at least in part because it meant he could garden […]
City Hall diners find leaner fare at Clocktower Cafe
City officials look in their own backyard and decide the pickings could be healthier.
‘Jolly John’ Pulsifer dies
The southern Maine car dealer was recognized from his colorful ads.
Trucker distracted by moon goes off highway
A trucker who said he was looking at the moon ran off I-295 in Brunswick early today after a gust of wind hit his tractor-trailer.
Consultant will help fill city manager vacancy
The Portland City Council is expected to hire a firm next week to lead the search for candidates for the job.
Tourism tip: Ride the social media wave
Foster an electronic community that shares information about their experiences, experts tell Maine businesses.
Woman whose art made waves in Maine wants to buy it
She would rather move the unpopular sculpture than see a Portland panel sell it to the public or for scrap.
Wounded Iraqi girl gets warm sendoff as she leaves Portland for the last time
After months of surgeries and doctor checkups, Noora Afif Abdulhameed is finally heading home.