Edward D. Murphy

Portland Press Herald

Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.

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Published
June 10, 2016

Vatican defrocks retired Maine priest, saying he sexually abused minor in 1980s

Antonin R. Caron of Lewiston denies the accusations and says the church tends to believe accusers and not priests because of the sex abuse scandals that have rocked the church.
Published
May 28, 2016

Blaze heavily damages apartments in Woodfords neighborhood

One tenant of the Woodford Street building is taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Published
May 26, 2016

Wayfair making progress toward hiring 1,000 in Maine

The online homegoods retailer hopes to use its Maine locations, due to open this summer, to extend its reach into Canada.
Published
May 24, 2016

Maine company gets Microsoft grant to help remote area connect to Internet

Axiom Technologies in Washington County is among 12 recipients from around the world to receive money to expand service to rural and economically challenged areas.
Published
May 21, 2016

One dead, dozens displaced in fire at elder complex in Oxford

Most of the 40 residents are rescued by firefighters and other first responders as thick black smoke, heat and gases quickly spread throughout the building.
Published
May 19, 2016

Change in overtime law leaves Maine businesses scrambling

As they determine how to control labor costs under the new rules, some salaried workers also are likely to face unwelcome effects.
Published
May 17, 2016

Maine-based health insurance co-op losses less than expected

Community Health Options, a nonprofit established as part of the Affordable Care Act, issues a first-quarter report that shows it took $8.4 million from reserves to cover losses, nearly 13 percent less than it anticipated.
Published
May 13, 2016

Maine has 2 winners at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Paige Brown of Bangor wins her award in the environmental engineering category and Demetri Maxim of Gould Academy takes first place in translational medical science.
Published
May 12, 2016

Keiser Homes’ bankruptcy costs customers thousands in deposits

The Chapter 7 filing of the Oxford-based modular home company means would-be homeowners are likely out of luck.
Published
May 12, 2016

Live + Work in Maine aims to convert tourists into employees

The program encourages people to imagine living here and offers information about employment.