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
September 19, 2021

Bull Moose workers in New Hampshire unionize

The unanimous vote came at a store in Salem, N.H., that was abruptly closed and then reopened in late spring.
Published
September 16, 2021

Unemployed Mainers cite lack of jobs fitting their skills as chief hurdle to returning to work

The Department of Labor also found that the unemployed are worried about COVID and say many available jobs don’t pay well or offer benefits.
Published
September 14, 2021

New high-speed toll plaza in York finally ready to open

The new plaza will allow drivers with E-ZPass transponders to zip through without slowing down.
Published
September 13, 2021

Fans and employees ‘devastated’ by sale of Scarborough’s Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

‘When the announcement was made you could hear a pin drop’ in the crowd of 1,000 people, says Andy Austin, the longtime Beech Ridge race announcer.
Published
September 10, 2021

Top Biden official meets Sen. King in Portland to talk renewable energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm used the visit to highlight research into generating electricity from rivers and tidal currents.
Published
September 9, 2021

Federal vaccination requirement will apply to about 1 in 3 Maine workers

About 170,000 Mainers work for companies with more than 100 employees and will be required to be inoculated or take weekly tests.
Published
September 7, 2021

Referendum would require vote on cost of buying out CMP and Versant

CMP-backed opponents of a proposed consumer-owned utility in Maine say voters should have the final say on the purchase price.
Published
August 27, 2021

Prime Automotive reportedly looking to sell all dealerships in Maine

Automotive News reports that the company wants to sell all 31 of its dealerships by the end of the year, including the seven it owns in Maine.
Published
August 26, 2021

Contaminated water, oily seaweed removed from Willard Beach

State and federal officials also have cleared debris and absorbent pads from the South Portland beach since an oil spill was discovered Tuesday.
Published
August 25, 2021

CMP appoints New England energy exec as its next president, CEO

Joseph A. Purington, president of operations for Eversource Energy in New Hampshire, said he will use his past CMP experience to restore public trust.