The watch shop was a landmark on Exchange Street for more than a quarter-century, and had done business in Portland since 1977.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Press Herald journalist to head new ‘nationhood lab’ at Salve Regina
Colin Woodard will be on sabbatical from the paper this year to help launch the program at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island.
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Two injured, 11 tenants displaced when multi-vehicle crash heavily damages Gorham apartment building
A tenant was injured when one of the vehicles plowed through the wall of his apartment Wednesday morning.
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Bar Harbor businesses sue town over limit on cruise ship visitors
The ordinance adopted by voters in November puts a 1,000-person cap on the number of passengers who can come ashore daily.
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Maine, Portland minimum wages jump on Jan. 1
The state’s new minimum wage is $13.80 an hour as of Jan. 1 and in Portland, it is now $14 an hour.
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Ogunquit restaurant owner files countersuit after fight with customer
The owner of Angelina’s restaurant in Ogunquit is firing back at two customers who accused him of assault, saying the customer was actually the aggressor.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
New Hampshire man pleads guilty in violent York home invasion
Derek Daprato could face up to 20 years on 2 federal charges related to a home invasion in 2019.
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The only commercial airline based in Maine appears to be grounded
Elite Airways, whose headquarters are in Portland, has canceled much of its service and the company isn’t saying if operations will resume.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine Medical Center nurses protest cuts to paid leave
The hospital acknowledges that it cut paid leave for bereavement, jury duty and military service, saying the benefit was never discussed during contract negotiations with the nurses union this year.
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Buxton police chief placed on leave
Town officials would not say why Chief Troy A. Cline was placed on paid leave while a personnel matter is investigated.