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
April 14, 2013

A patriotic duty: Federal taxes must be sent in Monday

Feds won’t wait because of Patriots Day; state taxes can be filed by midnight Tuesday.
Published
April 11, 2013

Staff cuts at USM met with criticism

Faculty say that cutting academic positions hurts the university immediately and in the long run.
Published
April 11, 2013

Widow settles lawsuit over Greek port captain’s Portland death

The captain’s widow had sought punitive damages, plus slightly more than $1.2 million to cover medical expenses and $202,000 in lost wages.
Published
April 9, 2013

Civic Center, Pirates face ‘stubborn issues’ over lease

But the hockey team CEO downplays the differences yet to be resolved with the arena negotiators.
Published
April 3, 2013

NY man accused of killing Westbrook woman

Police say a 19-year-old shot Margarita Fisenko Scott, 29, whose body was found weeks later outside a Portland motel.
Published
March 27, 2013

DOMA debate comes down to fairness, Mainers say

Maine’s same-sex couples are watching the Supreme Court’s discussions on the federal Defense of Marriage Act closely, as many head toward retirement age and access to benefits may come in to play.
Published
March 26, 2013

Maine nonprofit agrees to pay $75K for improper billing

Support Solutions improperly billed Medicare and MaineCare for services provided by a program manager who had been excluded from participating in federal health care programs.
Published
March 23, 2013

King joins Democrats to pass federal budget

Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins split their votes on the Senate blueprint for spending.
Published
March 15, 2013

Bill proposes 75 mph for sections of I-295

The sponsor says the measure builds on last year’s speed-limit increase on I-95.
Published
March 13, 2013

When pope is named, Maine Catholic churches will be ready

Bells will ring and signs outside churches will declare “Habemus Papam” {“We have a pope!”) along with the pope’s chosen name, a Diocese of Maine spokesman says.