The one-time city planner, who died Tuesday at age 83, made investments that helped turn a ‘scary’ part of town into a regional attraction.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Propane truck driver killed in Portland accident
The truck was stopped in a parking lot and rolled forward, pinning the man.
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Moody’s rates Maine financial outlook as ‘stable’
The rating service warns that Maine’s economic recovery is lagging behind the nation as a whole and weak demographic trends, such as an aging population and limited in-migration, will hinder the state’s growth in the long term.
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Managing medical marijuana’s growing pains
The CEO of Wellness Connection of Maine is leading ‘a startup company in a startup industry in a startup regulatory environment.’
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PAC spends $100,000 to topple Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce
Challenger Michael Edes says he has no ties to the group, but is friends with key members.
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IRS prepared to forgive some small-business reporting failures
Business owners and professionals who didn’t report certain kinds of retirement accounts can avoid stiff penalties.
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Leader makes creative economy more vibrant
Jean Maginnis is executive director of the Maine Center for Creativity.
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Four injured in motorcycle accident in Windham
The drivers and passengers on two motorcycles were thrown to the pavement during a breast cancer benefit ride.
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Maine Sens. King, Collins seek update on 911 system
They want improvements in the emergency calling system that failed Maine driver Timothy Davison last January.
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LePage invites Michaud, Pingree to meet about National Guard
Maine’s two congressional representatives had asked for a briefing from the Guard’s top general about reports of impending changes in the unit.