Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.

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Published
November 26, 2017

Kennebunk woman killed in crash on congested I-93 in Massachusetts

Deborah Burpee, 48, drove her Honda Fit into a GMC Yukon in Woburn, police say.
Published
November 26, 2017

Man killed in head-on crash in Fairfield identified

Jesse Quiron-Demo, 30, died at the scene where he drove his car across the centerline and crashed into an oncoming dairy truck on Route 139, police say.
Published
November 26, 2017

Victim identified in hunting-related shooting in Oxford

James Footman, 32, of Paris was seriously wounded in both arms while hunting near Number Six Road, police say.
Published
November 25, 2017

Man seriously wounded in hunting-related shooting in Oxford

The Maine Warden Service says the victim, who is from Paris, suffered wounds to his arms and was taken to a Lewiston hospital for treatment.
Published
November 25, 2017

Man with Maine ties helps lead charge against Harvard’s admissions policy

A part-time South Thomaston resident uses funds from his nonprofits to mount lawsuits over universities’ race-based considerations.
Published
November 24, 2017

Boston man charged with sex trafficking, kidnapping in Maine

Rashad ‘Jose’ Sabree, 37, indicted in federal court in Portland, faces up to life in prison if convicted.
Published
November 21, 2017

Two injured in crash on Portland’s Congress Street

A driver suffered a medical problem and passed out, sideswiping a second vehicle and hitting a utility pole.
Published
November 21, 2017

Land search suspended for West Bath man last seen on Friday

Edward ‘Ted’ Berrett, 70, was reported missing by his family Sunday afternoon.
Published
November 20, 2017

Former Ogunquit town manager heads to trial on theft charges

Thomas Fortier allegedly pocketed $400 in parking fees from town lots on July 4 last year and was summoned after an investigation.
Published
November 20, 2017

Portland police identify man arrested after Old Port shooting

Police say Joseph Gonzalez had a handgun with an altered serial number and a small amount of cocaine, but he has not been charged in connection with the shooting.

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