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
October 10, 2019

One for the books: UMaine launches 25-foot boat it built with a 3-D printer

Watch a time-lapse video as the boat is built using a plastic-cellulose blend that officials say has the potential to boost the state’s wood products industry.
Published
October 9, 2019

UMaine professor loses appeal in lawsuit contesting union representation

The economics professor at Machias wants to block a union from representing him in contract negotiations and plans to file to have the case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Published
October 9, 2019

Sale of Westbrook-based Olympia Sports will lead to layoffs and dozens of store closures

The regional sporting goods chain, a longtime fixture in Maine communities, was bought by JackRabbit, a retailer backed by a California private investment firm.
Published
October 7, 2019

Coast Guard investigates authenticity of distress call

After suspending a 22-hour search, the Coast Guard says it has not received any missing persons reports or other information to support a distress call about a capsized vessel with a man and 3 children aboard.
Published
October 4, 2019

Family fight over Falmouth pizza shop continues with judge’s ruling

The former owners of Falmouth House of Pizza get a restraining order to prevent a son from using FHOP to promote his restaurant.
Published
October 4, 2019

Cable company may pull plug on local NBC station, but negotiations go on

Spectrum and WCSH’s parent company extended negotiations into early Saturday morning.
Published
October 3, 2019

Maine employers will get $22 million in dividends from workers’ comp insurer

The dividend going to clients of the MEMIC Group matches last year’s record amount.
Published
October 3, 2019

Maine restaurant’s lawsuit accuses Atlantic salmon producers of price-fixing

The lawsuit by Portland Hunt + Alpine Club argues that salmon prices have been rising for 4 years, when they should have been falling.
Published
October 1, 2019

‘I shouldn’t be alive’: At reunion of Vietnam POWs, one recounts his capture 47 years ago

Nearly 100 members of NAM-POWs visit the Maine Military Museum in South Portland as part of their annual meeting.
Published
September 30, 2019

Maine incomes dropped in 2018, the biggest loss by percent in the U.S.

Economists said the figures likely reflect Maine’s aging population and the move of many workers from jobs into retirement.