The Cumberland County Civic Center is in the midst of a $34 million renovation.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Pirates, Civic Center agree to new lease
The new lease announced Wednesday is the longest ever between the arena and the team, which is the Civic Center’s prime tenant.
Website with CMP applicant data breached
The personal information of 5,100 people, nearly 1,000 of them Mainers, may have been accessed.
A patriotic duty: Federal taxes must be sent in Monday
Feds won’t wait because of Patriots Day; state taxes can be filed by midnight Tuesday.
Suit accuses sheriff, Cumberland County of targeting whistleblower
A sheriff’s detective who was investigated by the department claims he was a victim of retaliation.
Staff cuts at USM met with criticism
Faculty say that cutting academic positions hurts the university immediately and in the long run.
Widow settles lawsuit over Greek port captain’s Portland death
The captain’s widow had sought punitive damages, plus slightly more than $1.2 million to cover medical expenses and $202,000 in lost wages.
Red Claws fans like it up close, personal
The team enters its first playoffs with supporters who enjoy the proximity to potential future stars.
Civic Center, Pirates face ‘stubborn issues’ over lease
But the hockey team CEO downplays the differences yet to be resolved with the arena negotiators.
Brush fires flare as season heats up
Brush fires popped up in a handful of towns around Maine Saturday as gusty winds helped create ripe conditions for the fires.