PORTLAND – Often, renovated old buildings are looked on fondly and their owners are careful to preserve much of the structures’ past. That wasn’t the case with 110 Free St., the new home of MaineHealth. The building was a Sears store 30 years ago, and it was an office building for Blue Cross and Blue […]
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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A FIRM’S COMMITMENT
Pierce Atwood shows off the space that will house its new offices on the waterfront.
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Portland officials predict no end to fiscal woes
With public forums set to gather input, councilors already foresee challenges due to cuts in funding.
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Landowner balks at trail-to-Trader Joe’s gate
Peter Quesada cites a ‘business judgment’ for limiting access to the store from the Bayside Trail.
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Maine Event: Rally to restore … beer
Hundreds line up to sample the spirits at Maine Brewers Festival
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Police recover 61 school computers
Portland Police said they recovered 61 of 78 computers that were stolen from the Ocean Avenue school that’s under construction.
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First mayoral election likely to draw a crowd
The field could include current elected officials and candidates backed by interest groups.
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Portland returns to electing its mayor
City residents vote to add power for the mayor; deny legal immigrants chance to vote in local elections.
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Portland turnout larger than expected
City Clerk Linda Cohen said the turnout at 6 p.m. had already eclipsed the total turnout from four years ago.
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Amateur cooks show they can dish it out
Finalists from the six New England states withstand the heat at the annual Hood dairy cook-off.