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
May 18, 2020

Bristol Seafood closes Portland plant for 2 days after COVID-19 cases confirmed

The seafood processor said it will clean its Portland plant and test workers after 5 tested positive.
Published
May 15, 2020

Campgrounds, restaurants sue to block Gov. Mills’ quarantine rules for out-of-staters

The businesses in Scarborough and Waterboro allege the 14-day quarantine amounts to an unconstitutional infringement on the right of people to travel freely from state to state.
Published
May 14, 2020

Council panel endorses plan to close several Portland streets to help businesses

The Economic Development Committee votes 4-0 in favor of allowing some restaurants and stores to expand into several Old Port streets, and the full council will take up the matter Monday.
Published
May 14, 2020

Private equity firm involved in failed Maine mill project files for bankruptcy

Cate Street Capital was behind the effort to reopen the East Millinocket paper mill with help from a state tax credit program.
Published
May 13, 2020

Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns

Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.
Published
May 12, 2020

Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl

White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer’s face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.
Published
May 12, 2020

York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18

Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
Published
May 11, 2020

Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco

The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
Published
May 10, 2020

Mother’s Day will be different this year in Maine due to pandemic

The pandemic means no brunches with mom, but assisted living centers and churches have plans, and a florist and candy shop report brisk business.
Published
May 7, 2020

Spectrum adding 100 jobs in Portland in ‘virtual hiring’

The cable TV and internet company says it is using ‘virtual hiring’ techniques to select new workers.