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 9, 2013

Mainers nonplussed by NSA wiretapping revelations

A National Security Agency program that collects the phone records of milions of Americans is none too popular on the streets of Portland.
Published
May 29, 2013

Maine judge to rule today on unsealing document in girl’s slaying

Media outlets are trying to get a seal lifted on an affidavit that outlines some of the police evidence against the man accused of murdering 15-year-old Nichole Cable.
Published
May 24, 2013

Social media’s role in Maine girl’s death makes friends, family wary

Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.
Published
May 23, 2013

Newspapers seek to unseal affidavit in Maine girl’s murder

The objection is filed to a judge’s decision to seal the police affidavit in the death of Nichole Cable.
Published
May 22, 2013

Girl’s murder suspect silent amid sea of grief in Maine court

As Kyle Dube is formally charged with killing Nichole Cable, 15, the judge seals an affidavit with case details.
Published
May 21, 2013

Maine police chiefs: Keep gun permit requirement

They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.
Published
May 18, 2013

Man dies in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco

Troopers from the Maine State Police tactical team surrounded the home after Charles Scontras refused to come out.
Published
May 18, 2013

Catholic Church selling many Maine properties

The shuttering of churches may make financial sense, but it also takes its toll on parishioners, who celebrated baptisms, communions and weddings in these buildings.
Published
May 10, 2013

Two accused of setting third fire in Lewiston

Each man is accused of three counts of arson in the most recent blaze to rip through the city’s downtown.
Published
May 8, 2013

Lewiston struggles to assist victims of fires find new housing

LEWISTON — After three devastating fires, the city began to focus on recovery Wednesday and made finding permanent housing for those who lost their apartments a priority.