Train, bus and ferry agencies of southern Maine want to develop a plan that will serve the area for the next 30 years.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Spectrum getting static for moving local-access channels to ‘digital Siberia’
A bill now being drafted would force the cable company to make community television easier to find by returning it to lower-number channels.
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Trooper testifies that suspect in officer’s killing was hit while in handcuffs
Tyler Maloon says he saw Special Agent Glen Lang strike the man accused of shooting Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole.
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Portland’s soaring passenger count, triple the national average, prompts airport improvements
More than 2 million passengers went through the Portland International Jetport last year, 15% more than in 2017.
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Opponents refocus lobbying efforts in light of Mills’ support for CMP power line
‘We can’t say no to every single project,’ said the governor, explaining her support for the proposed 145-mile line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts.
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Maine couple renovates Virgin Islands villa that will be marketed to Mainers
‘Were it not for the palm trees and the 80-degree weather, you could be in Maine.’
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Portland raises price on land it deemed worthless but is wanted by developer in Westbrook
City officials will review Tuesday the $100,000 proposed sale of 5 acres to Waterstone Properties, developer of Rock Row.
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Historic church-turned-condos in Portland now in bankruptcy
The former Williston West Church was scheduled for an auction Friday, but instead its owner sought bankruptcy protection.
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United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer
The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.
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Pieces falling into place for major Westbrook development at old quarry
With a temporary amphitheater scheduled to be completed in May, and a Market Basket supermarket coming in the fall, Rock Row starts to take shape.