With lobstermen complaining about their earnings, markups by dealers and retailers are getting more attention.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Lobster still at $2 as brief tie-up ends
Early shedding led to a glut of soft-shells and a ‘situation that hasn’t happened in the history of commercial lobstering.’
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Lobstermen fishing again, but prices still rock bottom
A Maine Lobstermen’s Association official says lobstermen are still getting only about $2 a pound for their catch.
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Expiring lease clouds future of Crescent Beach
An impasse in talks between the state and the Sprague Corp. has both sides looking at new options for the popular Cape Elizabeth beach, including a private operation.
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Too-busy dance studio led to suspicion of prostitution
Neighboring tenants of an office site in Kennebunk noted it was frequented by men for short stays.
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Scattered injuries due to fireworks reported on Fourth
Portland police say they got a deluge of complaints on the holiday, despite a downpour.
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USM’s Botman to step aside as president
Selma Botman will keep her $203,000 salary as she develops programs in international education.
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USM’s Botman resigns, will keep $203K salary in newly created post
Officials say that Selma Botman will take a position in the University of Maine System chancellor’s office, where she will develop and expand international education programs.
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Munjoy Hill to close to traffic at 5:30 p.m. today
Tonight’s Stars and Stripes Spectacular on the Eastern Prom is scheduled to start with a pops concert at 7:40 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:20.
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Fireworks, police business booming
A new store sees 1,000 customers, a Standish man is burned and cops are right out straight.