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
June 17, 2019

Robust home sales draw 2 new furniture stores to South Portland

Bernie & Phyl’s and Jordan’s are attracted by Maine’s growing market.
Published
June 16, 2019

Man killed in Buckfield crash

The two-car collision early Sunday injures three other people.
Published
June 14, 2019

Local officials get schooled in southern Maine’s public transit woes

Regional officials participating in the ‘Stupendous Tournament of Transit’ get a firsthand look at the challenges facing commuters who rely on public transportation.
Published
June 11, 2019

Democrat wins special election in House District 45

Stephen Moriarty will replace Dale Denno for the seat representing Cumberland and part of Gray.
Published
June 7, 2019

Brunswick festival loses a sponsor in controversy over domestic violence charge

Some participants in Brunswick’s ‘Taste of Summer’ event objected to the involvement of Waterfront Concerts, whose owner had faced a domestic violence charge.
Published
June 6, 2019

Three breweries pull out of Brunswick festival, citing sponsor’s domestic violence charge

Flight Deck, Black Pug and Moderation breweries withdraw from the ‘Taste of Summer’ because of the involvement of controversial concert promoter Alex Gray.
Published
May 29, 2019

Promoter and Westbrook officials pledge to tone down concert noise

The city said 237 people called to complain about the noise during Sunday night’s concert by Anderson .Paak.
Published
May 24, 2019

Heavy traffic is in this weekend’s forecast as summer season kicks off

Officials expect a record number of vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Memorial Day weekend, making the state’s tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the coming season.
Published
May 23, 2019

Judge reconsidering stay of lawsuit over CMP billing

The lawsuit alleges the utility incorrectly billed hundreds of customers, but a judge has issued a stay while state regulators investigate.
Published
May 21, 2019

Mills says Maine will form its first long-range economic growth plan in over 2 decades

The governor says the initiative will produce a 10-year plan to diversify and strengthen the state’s economy.