A vice president for the power distribution company tells regulators that CMP – and possibly its shareholders – will cover the cost of delayed bills to about 3,400 new customers.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Regulators may make shareholders absorb cost of CMP billing delays
The utility failed to charge about 3,400 new customers for months, citing lack of staff and inability to keep up with new accounts.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
With flannel back in fashion, retailers are feelin’ the love
The preferred fabric of hunters and lumberjacks is also embraced by millennials, leading to a spike in sales.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Two Portland neighborhoods queue up for benefits from Small Business Saturday
Woodfords Corner and Washington Avenue businesses in the East End have been clobbered by ongoing construction projects, so buy-local advocates are trying to send some shoppers their way.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Nation & World, News
Memorable experiences are increasingly given as gifts, making receivers happy
This holiday season, treat the people on your nice list to some hands-on adventures – like ax-throwing or dance class – for a chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
R.J. Reid
Therapist turns immigrant anxiety into a support group that’s taking action.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bankruptcy auction of historic Danforth Inn postponed to allow time for possible purchase
The owners of the 9-bedroom Portland inn hope the additional time will allow potential buyers to work out their financing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unemployment in October remained at historic lows
Although it ticked up slightly to 3.4 percent, it is still lower than the national average.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Longtime Westbrook councilor won’t seek re-election next year
Brendan Rielly – who was first elected in 2000 – plans to finish writing a new thriller.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine posted 3.4 percent GDP growth from April through June
The performance compares with a national average of 4.2 percent.