The Cross Insurance Arena could have an outside manager by January.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Buyers for paper mills don’t grow on trees
After the latest closure, the governor’s senior adviser for forest products once again turns to his industry contacts.
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Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business, Schools and Education
Belief in education burns in dean of Lewiston-Auburn College
Joyce Gibson reflects on her mission and what is special about the college, which is part of the University of Southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Owners seek landmark status for Munjoy Hill house
The request contrasts with tensions between development and preservation as Portland becomes a hot real estate market.
Posted inLife & Culture
Tim McGraw finds his way to explain ‘Portland, Maine’ song
The singer calls a radio station to tell the story behind the lyrics: ‘I don’t know where that is. I don’t want to know.’
Posted inA Word With the Boss
Moran’s in Portland adapts to challenges
Amid changing conditions and more competition, the owner of the enduring neighborhood market finds ways to keep the customers coming back.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine income growth meets national average
Net earnings grew by 1.4 percent in 2014’s second quarter, while property income rose 1.6 percent.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police shoot, kill knife-wielding man in standoff
The incident occurred early Saturday evening in the Penobscot County town of Chester, police say.
Posted inMaine, News
Record high temperature set in Portland
Saturday’s reading of 84 degrees tops the previous record high of 80 set in 1948.
Posted inMaine, News
Wiscasset residents ask selectmen to rename private road ‘Micmac Drive’
The three say they want to replace ‘Redskin’s Drive’ to avoid further conflict and honor Native Americans.