New national data ranks residents as the 13th biggest spenders, partly because of prices for fuel, food and health care.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
Flight instructor’s business taking off
The owner of Portland Flight Services turns his love of flying into a second career.
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Maine Sens. King, Collins tour Texas border, differ over where blame lies
As the House passes immigration bills, the president reportedly has plans to allow millions of undocumented migrants to stay in the U.S.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, News
Rare yellow lobster gets a reprieve, and a trip to New England
After rescuing ‘Libbie’ from a supermarket tank in Florida, Marybeth Jeitner found it a home in New Hampshire.
Posted inMaine, News
Advocate for Palestinians says brutal conflict may be changing minds
But Bob Schaible’s arguments raise objections from those who say Israel is just defending itself.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
Statistician brings Mainers together with dating service
Local Flames organizes real-world events to help members meet.
Posted inMaine, News
Debt sinks Ocean Classroom Foundation
The schooner-based educational organization, which takes students sailing from Canada to the Caribbean, can’t afford vessel repairs.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire breaks out at Sappi paper mill in Westbrook
Blaze in building containing wood chips is brought under control; three firefighters suffer minor injuries.
Posted inMaine, News
Inmate who fled Belfast detention center arrested in Boston
Tyler Malmstrom, who escaped on July 10, has family in the Sanford area.
Posted inMaine, News
After series of airline disasters, travelers wary but still on board
Travelers at the Portland International Jetport are not changing their plans, and experts note that last year was the safest on record.