A public hearing on the $98 million budget will be held Tuesday. It goes to Portland voters May 14.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Suspect in Westbrook woman’s murder waives extradition
Anthony Pratt is expected to be transferred from New York to Maine in several weeks, Portland officials said.
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NY man accused of killing Westbrook woman
Police say a 19-year-old shot Margarita Fisenko Scott, 29, whose body was found weeks later outside a Portland motel.
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Civic Center’s work likely set back 3 months
Trustees and the Portland Pirates argue over who is responsible for the delay in the renovation project.
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Maine couples watch DOMA case closely
Numerous federal benefits are currently denied to same-sex spouses under the law enacted in 1996.
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Robbery chase ends in I-295 crash
A high-speed chase following a pharmacy robbery has resulted in the closure of part of I-295 in Freeport.
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Maine nonprofit agrees to pay $75K for improper billing
Support Solutions improperly billed Medicare and MaineCare for services provided by a program manager who had been excluded from participating in federal health care programs.
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King joins Democrats to pass federal budget
Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins split their votes on the Senate blueprint for spending.
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South Portland wins its latest tax battle with Maine Mall
A state board dismisses the mall owner’s appeal of the city’s 2009 assessment.
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For Maine weather, what a difference a year makes
Exactly one year ago the temperature reached 70 in Portland. Now, Mainers are digging out from under snow.