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
July 6, 2020

Maine leads New England for economically vulnerable college towns

As schools decide whether to reopen campuses this year, the economic impact will ripple through the communities in which they are based.
Published
June 30, 2020

Investors’ lawsuit advances against Prime Automotive owner

A Texas law firm claims the owner of Prime Automotive Group, which operates 9 dealerships in Maine, has been running a Ponzi scheme in which investors have lost $1.8 billion.
Published
June 29, 2020

Most Mainers factor COVID-19 concerns into shopping decisions, survey shows

A survey by the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber found that half of shoppers have left or would leave businesses not abiding by mask-wearing and physical distancing rules.
Published
June 28, 2020

Meat prices rise in Maine as grocers seek to stabilize supply chains

COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants have cut into supply, but supermarket chains are coming up with solutions to boost inventory and reduce prices on a variety of goods.
Published
June 26, 2020

Windham man sentenced to 40 years for murdering his wife

Noah Gaston was convicted in November of shooting his wife in their Windham home in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 14, 2016.
Published
June 25, 2020

Ailing Maine hospitals seek $120 million relief package from state

The state hospital association seeks the aid to offset the loss of revenue since doctors and hospitals were advised to cease non-emergency care because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Published
June 23, 2020

Market Basket hiring now for store to open soon in Westbrook

The Massachusetts-based supermarket chain has not yet announced an opening date for the Rock Row location, its second in Maine.
Published
June 20, 2020

Scattered showers fall over parts of ‘abnormally dry’ Maine

Up to half an inch of rain fell near Rumford, in parts of York and Cumberland counties and in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
Published
June 20, 2020

Masked man robs Marden’s in Scarborough

The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money Saturday afternoon, police say.
Published
June 16, 2020

John Richardson, high-profile lawyer and politician who was Maine House speaker, dies at 62

Richardson, who also ran for governor in 2010 and served as Maine’s economic development commissioner, was known for building consensus and encouraging others to run for office.