Edward D. Murphy

Maine, News

Idexx founder donates $1 million for science initiative at Acadia National Park

by Edward D. Murphy June 25, 2016June 27, 2016

David Shaw announces the gift on Park Science Day at the park.

Maine, News

Disbarred attorney F. Lee Bailey files for bankruptcy in Maine federal court

by Edward D. Murphy June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

The former superstar lawyer who worked on O.J. Simpson’s defense team has filed for bankruptcy in an attempt to discharge a federal tax debt of nearly $5.2 million.

Business, Maine

Forecast calls for slow growth in Maine’s 3 metro areas

by Edward D. Murphy June 24, 2016June 24, 2016

Portland’s economy is expected to grow by 1.2 percent this year and 2.1 percent next; Bangor’s by 0.6 percent and 1.6 percent; and Lewiston-Auburn’s by 1.8 percent and 2.0 percent.

Business

European handbag store expanding into Portland

by Edward D. Murphy June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

When it opens next month, the 191 Middle Street location will be O bag’s sixth U.S. store.

Maine, News

Brunswick police officer accused of sending obscene selfie to undercover agent

by Edward D. Murphy and Scott Dolan June 22, 2016June 22, 2016

Garrett G. Brosnan, 25, has been charged with attempting to send the sexual image to someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl.

Business, Maine, News

Maine personal incomes jumped by 1.4 percent in first quarter

by Edward D. Murphy June 22, 2016June 22, 2016

The rate of growth is the second-highest in the nation, spurred by transfer receipts, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Maine, News, Politics

Sen. Susan Collins proposing compromise gun control measure

by Edward D. Murphy June 17, 2016November 30, 2016

The proposal to prohibit gun sales to suspected terrorists on the ‘no fly’ list, and those on a ‘selectee’ list subject to additional airport screening, would affect about 2,500 Americans.