However, contentious ballot questions attract voters in Freeport, South Portland and Portland.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine native ties the knot – on the Web
The former Old Orchard Beach woman takes part in a proxy wedding with her groom in Japan.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fryeburg home invasion investigated
Break-in may be related to two other similar incidents, police say.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Maine, News, Sports
For some Mainers, love of the Red Sox is for life – and beyond
The families of fans who didn’t live to see the team win Wednesday remember their loved ones’ passion.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business, Maine
CEO protects pet health with affordable drugs
Jean Hoffman saw a need to be filled and founded Putney to make generic meds dispensed by veterinarians
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Renovated historic Portland hotel to reopen Dec. 12
The former Eastland, now a Westin, will have a ‘soft’ restart Dec. 12 after two years and $50 million of refurbishing work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
A Word With the Boss: Bessire directs Portland Museum of Art like a moviemaker
Membership and attendance have grown as he oversees the details and the big picture.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine small-business owners say shutdown hurt
The 16-day government closure affected local businesses in a variety of ways – and they fear it could happen again.
Posted inMaine, News
Feature Obituary: George B. Weir dies at age 81
He was widely known for Auto Talk, his newspaper car column.
Posted inMaine, News
For S. Portland area residents, proposal is music to their ears
A new venue could bring in big names and boost the economy, they say, while parking and traffic could be addressed.