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
January 24, 2013

Highest court halts secret Kennebunk jury selection

Justices side with the newspaper and order the prostitution case screenings opened to the public.
Published
January 19, 2013

New England Patriots fans recall leaner playoffs years

There’s a sharp divide among New England Patriots fans.
Published
January 16, 2013

I-295 southbound reopened after truck jackknife

A tractor-trailer blocked both southbound lanes of I-295 in Yarmouth, causing a detour and a traffic snarl.
Published
January 15, 2013

Former Gov. Baldacci may seek third term

The former Democratic governor says he would consider running to end the ‘negativism’ of Paul LePage.
Published
January 11, 2013

Municipal association attacks LePage halt to revenue sharing

The group says the governor’s plan to suspend the program for two years places an unfair burden on the budgets of towns and cities in Maine.
Published
December 26, 2012

Powerful storm bears down on Maine

Leaving a trail of havoc in its wake, a ‘small T-rex’ of a winter storm could leave more than a foot of snow in some Maine locations.
Published
December 11, 2012

Kittery’s police chief, town manager quit

Police Chief Paul Callaghan and Town Manager Robert Markel both cite town politics.
Published
December 8, 2012

Both sides in Maine look forward to Supreme Court action

The justices’ move to take up gay marriage could have a major impact in other states like Maine.
Published
December 6, 2012

Swooning over ‘Your LL Bean Boyfriend’

The ideal man website featuring L.L. Bean models and a Maine native’s musings becomes an Internet sensation.
Published
December 6, 2012

Portland startup airline gets FAA’s OK for passenger service

An Elite Airways spokesman says a number of airport officials have approached the airline about serving their markets in the Northeast and Southeast.