The group changes its business model with ‘neighbor-made’ items that support regional businesses.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business
Seasoned chefs have new recipe for Maine’s oldest diner
Chad Conley and Greg Mitchell bring their farming and culinary experience to the Palace in Biddeford.
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$24 million added to Bath Iron Works deal
The Navy wants extra design work on the three DDG-1000 destroyers being built at the Maine shipyard.
Posted inMaine, News
Feature obituary: Ellen Askari, 71, immunologist, professor, volunteer AIDS buddy
She is remembered for her teaching, volunteer work and eccentric flair.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine State Police arrest couple wanted in Massachusetts shooting
Police stop the vehicle on Interstate 295 in Bowdoin.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mainer saves the rain forests in innovative way
By teaching woodworking to Latin Americans and finding them an outlet for their goods, Scott Landis gives them an incentive to sustain the woods rather than clear the land for farming.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s falling unemployment rate isn’t all good, economist says
A key reason for the decline to 6.2 percent in January is slow labor-force growth, which is bad for economic vitality and attracting business, Charles Colgan says.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘Shark Tank’ investors shoot down Mainer’s bed-head cure
Two bald men are among those who brush off the hair-care device on ABC’s popular television show.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland man charged with robbing Congress Street drugstore
The Rite Aid at 290 Congress St. was held up Thursday night.
Posted inMaine, News
Falmouth homeowner interrupts apparent burglary
The alleged burglars’ getaway car gets stuck in the snow, leading to the apprehension of two suspects.