The report by the state chamber and Maine Development Foundation prioritizes issues the next governor should tackle.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Quimby drops plan to provide space for artists in Portland
A city councilor says the benefactor, foiled by delays, is concentrating on a new project.
Civic Center panel to get draft of renovation report
A task force considering renovation options will look at the report and provide the consultants with recommended areas to focus on.
Foresight makes Wright Express worth watching
The South Portland company is buying a similar Australian company and expanding there.
Students gather 76 years after Freeport school closed
About a dozen alumni meet to talk about the old days at this year’s Bailey School reunion.
Maine gets $581,337 in highway safety grants
Maine will receive more than $580,000 from a federal grant to improve its highway safety data system and to distribute child restraint devices to low-income families, the state’s two senators announced Friday
Police dispatcher spots alleged burglar, sends officers
When a burglar alarm from the Pepper Club restaurant on Middle Street comes in, the dispatcher looks out a window and spots the suspect.
Songo River boats to be inspected for milfoil
The inspections may cause delays for boaters on the river, which connects Sebago Lake to Brandy Pond and Long Lake.
For Phil’s automobiles, bidding fared well
The collector liked to buy and sell cars, but it was time to downsize
Energy rebates need towns’ OK of loan plan first
So far, no towns have taken the step of backing the program and some expiration dates are nearing.