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
August 16, 2017

Lawsuit says Poland Spring water is mislabeled because it really isn’t spring water

The water originally came from Poland Spring, but now Nestle draws its water from sources throughout the state, including in Hollis and Fryeburg.
Published
August 16, 2017

Affidavit in Cherryfield killing tells story of drug dealing, threats

The affidavit in the killing of Sally Shaw is unsealed after a bail hearing for one of two people charged with murder.
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August 16, 2017

Saco man sues supermarket where his wife was killed by a stranger

Jeffrey Boudreau says that employees failed to notice that his wife was being stalked and intervene before the attack.
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August 14, 2017

Saco woman sentenced for stealing checks, credit card from mail

Norma Duhamel stole bank checks and a credit card from Cumberland mailboxes and cashed the stolen checks.
Published
August 11, 2017

Orono pharmacy, owner to pay $60,000 to settle controlled substances case

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announces the agreement with Orono Pharmacy Inc. and its owner, Ali Aghamoosa of Orono.
Published
August 10, 2017

Car collides with sheriff deputy’s SUV on Route 302 in Casco

Neither driver was reported injured, but both vehicles were totaled, police say.
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August 10, 2017

BIW union official indicted on federal embezzlement charges

Ryan Jones is accused of stealing $280,000 from Local S6 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers over four years.
Published
August 9, 2017

Ex-Portland developer gets 4 months in prison, $100,000 fine for illegal campaign donations

The judge gives Michael Liberty, once a prominent businessman in Maine, a ‘punishment that stings’ despite supporters who spoke of his charitable efforts.
Published
August 9, 2017

Brash developer Michael Liberty returns to Portland – for sentencing

The businessman known for his rags-to-riches story and impact on the city’s waterfront could go to prison for making illegal political donations.
Published
August 8, 2017

Maine allowed to enforce law against protests loud enough to be heard inside a building

An appeals court overturns a federal injunction against enforcing the state law, which had targeted a protester shouting outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland.