Bryce Morales successfully spells ‘estanciero’ in the 90th round to outlast Lila Gaudrault of Cape Elizabeth Middle School.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, News
People 65 or older move to Maine at higher rate
They made up 9.4 percent of arrivals in 2012, census data shows, offering a reason why Maine has the highest median age of any state.
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Unity College president advances sustainability science by degree
Stephen Mulkey wants Maine at the forefront of efforts to mitigate climate change.
Posted inMaine, News
Spring is near, right? Snowstorm sends Maine a mixed message
While Sunday’s snowfall amounts around Portland were minuscule, northern Maine and areas Down East got over a foot.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Hearty Mainers take icy plunge for Camp Sunshine
Dozens took the polar plunge Saturday at East End Beach to raise money for Camp Sunshine.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine-based school-at-sea program founders on financing
Plans to lease a schooner in Portland fall through, leaving Ocean Classroom LLC without a vessel.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal funding will help with storm costs
Some towns and cities can apply for reimbursement of the cleanup costs incurred in the January blizzard.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, News
DeLorme says hackers breached its inReach service
The Yarmouth company says none of its customers’ financial information was exposed, though the hackers may have names, mailing addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers and dates of birth.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
L.L. Bean announces plan to quadruple number of U.S. stores by 2020
The Freeport-based company intends to open four stores this year and sets a goal of having ‘at least 100’ operating in five years, its president and CEO says.
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Winter-weary Mainers head to flower show for the feel – and smell – of spring
Yes, the event is indoors at the former Portland Company complex, but it’s warm and lush and smells like the real thing.