The owner of Career Management Associates helps Maine businesses find talented people by selling them on an opportunity.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Latest GDP data show Maine’s cities stagnant
Portland, L-A and Bangor’s economies all performed well below the national average.
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Posted inMaine, News
Pownal woman gets creative in appeal for kidney
In desperation, the 63-year-old turns to Facebook, signs and buttons to find a suitable organ donor.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Saco couple haven’t received refund after glitch on Trump website
But a campaign spokeswoman says the problem has been resolved and that any credit or debit cards improperly charged have been refunded.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine unemployment falls to lowest rate since April 2007
A preliminary estimate pegs the August jobless rate at 4.5 percent.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
A Word With the Boss: Servicing computers at core of TechPort
The Portland business helps local companies and customers with their PCs, Macs and other IT-related devices.
Posted inReal Estate
Plan for large shopping center in Westbrook shrinks slightly
The developer who wants to build 500,000 square feet of retail space on Route 25 won’t say who the anchor tenants are, but rumors have been swirling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
GE says Maine jobs imperiled because Congress hasn’t reauthorized Export-Import Bank
Maine’s U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin defends his opposition to the program, citing its history of fraud, despite the potential loss of about 80 jobs in Bangor.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Restoration of portraits found in Portland City Hall attic lacks funds
Fixing the badly damaged paintings of notable Mainers, including Percival Baxter, will cost thousands of dollars.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland City Council will try again to set higher minimum wage citywide
After an effort to raise it to $10.10 per hour misfired over how much tipped employees would earn, the council is ready to try new approaches.