They believe the Powassan virus, which is spread through tick bites, has developed into a new strain that threatens more humans.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Pat Scully faces a new role and challenge as Bernstein Shur’s new CEO
Pat Scully is taking over as law firm Bernstein Shur’s chief executive officer at the beginning of 2014. He graduated from Dartmouth and the University of Maine School of Law, and has been with Bernstein Shur for nearly 25 years, with his practice concentrated in energy regulatory issues. Bernstein Shur is one of northern New […]
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Long hours, trusty recipe work to grow Frosty’s Donuts
Shelby and Nels Omdal are expanding their Brunswick-based business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine rescue trip heads for Lac-Megantic
Rotary clubs are bringing teddy bears and toys to help victims of the train disaster.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Many elves, lots of Claus to celebrate
Southern Maine gets into the spirit – and spirits – with a Santacon pub crawl, along with some surfing and traditional caroling.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland hosts Friday night of firsts
Part of Congress Street is closed for the First Friday Art Walk. And the city’s new marijuana law takes effect.
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Judge: Pirates can proceed with lawsuit against Civic Center
The hockey team wants a judge to enforce the terms of a lease agreement reached with the civic center in April.
Posted inMaine, News
Kennebunk police arrest alleged serial burglars
Terry Deschenes and Shannon Reed allegedly burglarized homes in Kennebunk and Exter, N.H. before police tracked down a car linked to the suspects.
Posted inMaine, News
Civic center attracts would-be trustees, controversy
After Bill Becker calls for new trustees to ‘get the Portland Pirates back,’ more than 40 applicants – and renewed disputes – emerge.
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Tim Hortons closes six Maine stores
The latest restaurant to close is in Brunswick, following closures in five other communities.