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 5, 2019

Portland council sends a message to promoter of Westbrook concerts: Turn down that music

The council’s letter says noise from Rock Row concerts ‘is a disruption of the quality of life’ for many residents.
Published
September 1, 2019

List of towns opposing CMP transmission corridor grows

It’s a largely symbolic move, but critics of the 145-mile transmission line hope that rallying more municipalities around their cause will slow the project’s momentum.
Published
August 29, 2019

Roadside dig in Windham revealing secrets of the 18th century, inch by inch

The Maine Historic Preservation Commission’s archaeological dig along River Road is helping to solve mysteries of a fort that was built in the 1740s.
Published
August 28, 2019

Historic Bar Harbor mansion once listed for $15.5 million is going up for auction

East of Eden, an 8-bedroom, 12-bathroom waterfront mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, goes on the auction block Sept. 7.
Published
August 25, 2019

Service organizations struggle to attract millennials

Groups like the Elks and Rotary are dealing with aging membership rolls, a common problem among service clubs.
Published
August 21, 2019

Lawyer in CMP customers’ lawsuit wants company’s confidential letter to regulators thrown out

Peter Murray argues that Central Maine Power customers whose account details were revealed should know what’s being said about them.
Published
August 15, 2019

Peaks Island will go electric to tame golf cart traffic

The City Council will require rental companies to have all-electric carts by 2021.
Published
August 12, 2019

Confusion – more than usual – reigns over people’s veto votes in Maine

The ballot measures could go to voters during the March primary, but it could be June until they vote.
Published
August 8, 2019

Judge orders company sued in lobster embezzlement scheme to pay $4.5 million

The company never answered allegations that it was part of an operation to embezzle lobsters from a restaurant and lobster wholesaler in Saco.
Published
August 8, 2019

Regulators to consider CMP’s offer of customer compensation along with request for rate hike

The Public Utilities Commission says it will take up the proposals after it investigates complaints by thousands of customers who say they were overbilled.