After lagging the nation, the state reported a spurt of income growth well above the national average at the start of this year.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
In battle against drugs, why does race matter?
The data fail to support the governor’s assertions, which observers say only have one goal: to inflame.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Churches criticize LePage’s racial profiling, lack of civility
The Maine Council of Churches, which represents 550 congregations in nine denominations, invites the governor to sign a pledge promoting civil discourse.
Posted inMaine, News
Revitalized USM announces new plans, funding
USM will boost nursing scholarships, expands ties with Reykjavik University and work on a long-range plan to make the Portland campus more cohesive.
Posted inMaine, News
Last two creditor claims against Nova Star owner heard in federal court
Pratt Abbott dry cleaners and the city of Portland say the failed ferry service, which operated out of Portland for two years, still hasn’t paid about $360,000.
Posted inMaine, News
Lincoln County deputy pleads not guilty to sexual abuse of minors
Kenneth L. Hatch III, a 17-year veteran of the sheriff’s department, is released on bail and is restricted from having contact with girls.
Posted inMaine, News
Large snakeskin found in Westbrook; is ‘Wessie’ back?
The discovery near a boat launch in Riverbank Park suggests that a large snake first spotted nearly two months ago and dubbed ‘Wessie’ has stayed in the area.
Posted inMaine, News
One man killed, another injured in Oxford County fire
The 83-year-old father of the deceased man escapes without injury from the blaze, which broke out about noon Saturday in the town of Mexico, authorities say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Scarborough medical building sells for $1 million at auction
The former home of the Foundation for Blood Research is sold to a Portland construction company.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hospitality industry grapples with seasonal worker shortage
Low unemployment levels and new restrictions on visa programs have strained businesses that cater to tourists, sometimes with extreme results.