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
February 9, 2016

U.S. tariff order on Maine-linked Canadian paper makers under federal review

The duties on some companies may have been unwarranted and could lead to job cuts at their Maine operations.
Published
February 6, 2016

Despondent man arrested after 12-hour standoff in Brewer

The 32-year-old Levant resident was visiting two people inside an apartment when he pulled out a handgun, police say.
Published
February 5, 2016

Maine’s congressional delegation seeks prompt action on ‘deeply flawed’ veterans program

A letter from Sens. King and Collins and Reps. Pingree and Poliquin urges the VA chief to address problems in a program designed to streamline medical care.
Published
February 4, 2016

Maine lobster industry wary as warm waters suggest repeat of disastrous 2012 season

Scientists see signs of another ‘ocean heat wave,’ when early shell-shedding led to a supply glut, diving prices and a season of turmoil. Are we better prepared this time?
Published
February 4, 2016

Maine to pay for research in effort to keep lobster fishery healthy

The state wants to gauge the effects of warming waters on its most valuable fishery, and a second study will gauge the overall economic impact.
Published
January 29, 2016

Woman says she abandoned dog found dead in Lewiston, creating online outrage

In a radio interview, the woman says she dropped the dog off after it bit her young children and she couldn’t get the original owner to take it back.
Published
January 29, 2016

New figures show Maine bringing in more money this fiscal year

Consumer spending and low unemployment in the first half of the fiscal year contribute to a surge in tax receipts totaling $200 million.
Published
January 28, 2016

Old Town pulp mill sold to Connecticut company

The mill, where the University of Maine also operates a research and development center, closed last year.
Published
January 27, 2016

Verso considered selling 4 mills, but opted for bankruptcy reorganization

The company, which owns the Androscoggin Mill in Jay, outlined its restructuring deal on $2.4 billion debt and arranged a financing package that will allow it to continue operating during bankruptcy proceedings.
Published
January 26, 2016

Maine’s plummeting unemployment rate gives job seekers the upper hand

Joblessness fell to 4.0 percent in December, the lowest since 2001, forcing companies to work harder or offer more money and benefits to fill positions.