Whit Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
September 4, 2015

Maine Turnpike traffic expected to be robust over Labor Day weekend

The turnpike authority predicts more than 1 million toll transactions today through Monday.
Published
August 31, 2015

Half of historic House Island back on the market

The listing appears less than a year after the property was sold to a Florida developer.
Published
August 27, 2015

State looking to hire new warden for Maine State Prison

Rodney Bouffard, the current warden, has been promoted to associate corrections commissioner.
Published
August 27, 2015

Employee of Portland property manager charged with embezzling from HUD programs

Timothy Gallagher, of Jay, is accused of using a subcontracting company that he owned to perform work at subsidized properties, and pocketing some of the funds.
Published
August 26, 2015

Event in Westbrook for IT professionals emphasizes skills, not degrees

Idexx workers share their nontraditional resumes at a celebration of Maine’s TechHire designation.
Published
August 26, 2015

Portland picked for World Economic Forum youth initiative

In the network of over 450 cities, young people address world problems – one community at a time.
Published
August 24, 2015

Maine investment managers take market turmoil in stride

Long-term strategies plan for market ups and downs, and big sell-offs may offer opportunities, they say.
Published
August 24, 2015

Federal judge hears challenge to Verso-NewPage merger

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union has asked the judge to consider whether the closure of Verso’s mill in Bucksport last year was in the public interest.
Published
August 23, 2015

Why aren’t gas prices even lower? It’s complicated

Consumers expect cheaper oil to register at the pump, too, but it’s not 1-to-1. And that’s just the beginning.
Published
August 20, 2015

Committee pursues inquiry into Great Northern Paper mill deal

Lawmakers want to invite the parties involved to explain how the state ended up on the hook for $16 million in the failed attempt to revive the mill.