The college has added ‘& Design’ to its name, reflecting that its programs go beyond the arts, and that 60% of MECA&D’s students are pursuing design careers.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Home sales in Maine dipped slightly in July, but prices kept rising
Despite a decline of about 5%, home sales were still above July 2019 figures.
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Posted inLocal & State
Death of 15-year-old in New Gloucester touches many
Jasmine Sky Vincent died of pneumonia about two weeks after developing a sore throat and mild cough.
Posted inLocal & State
New assistant city manager chosen for Portland
Anne McGuire has deep political, public policy and legal experience.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
MaineHealth says it will fire workers who don’t get vaccinated
The state’s largest health care provider and other hospitals say they will terminate employees who don’t comply with the state mandate to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Press Herald names new city editor
Nita Lelyveld is a veteran journalist who has been with the Los Angeles Times for 20 years.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Portland police investigate reports of women being stalked in West End
Residents in the neighborhood say a man is watching women from his car.
Posted inLocal & State
Injured hiker evacuated by helicopter from Baxter State Park
The New Jersey woman was airlifted from Doubletop Mountain Tuesday night after suffering a leg injury while hiking.
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Westbrook police renew call for help finding missing man
Terry Tucker was last seen by his family nearly 2 months ago.
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Shark in the neighborhood doesn’t deter swimmers as heat index soars again
Tuck, an 8-foot male great white fitted with a tracking device, was detected off a popular Cape Elizabeth beach early Friday morning.