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 4, 2022

State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request

Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
Published
October 3, 2022

Maine DEP wants sections of proposed NECEC corridor cleaned up

The project to build a power transmission line through western Maine is suspended, but the state said the contractor must clean up crane mats and previously cut trees.
Published
September 27, 2022

Judge schedules April trial in electricity corridor case

The latest phase of a lawsuit will determine whether the builders of the 145-mile transmission line had done enough work to have ‘vested rights’ in the project, which would nullify a state referendum vote to block it.
Published
September 26, 2022

Clock is ticking for future of Maine’s largest public company

Covetrus could be sold and taken private if shareholders approve a $4 billion deal on Oct. 11.
Published
September 22, 2022

Biotechnology now employs nearly 10,000 workers in Maine

An industry report said jobs with life sciences companies in the state have an average salary of more than $100,000.
Published
September 13, 2022

Four college students with Maine ties win Voyager Scholarships

The scholarships from the Obama Foundation, worth up to $50,000, are intended for those who plan to pursue a career in public service.
Published
September 9, 2022

Kittery shipyard’s impact last year soared to $1.3 billion

Southern Maine towns and cities benefited from large number of workers and their salaries.
Published
August 23, 2022

Maine schools act to mitigate ‘forever chemicals’ found in drinking water

Mount Desert Island High and Chebeague Island School are among the schools that have installed filters after testing showed PFAS levels exceeded the state’s allowable limit of 20 parts per trillion.
Published
August 11, 2022

State officials to oppose Central Maine Power rate hike

The Governor’s Energy Office filed Thursday for intervenor status to oppose the increase, which would add about $10 a month to an average customer’s bill.
Published
August 4, 2022

Tim Allen, veteran Maine news editor, dies at 70

Allen was a copy editor and weekend city editor at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for nine years, and had worked at several other Maine dailies as well.