Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

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

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Published
April 10, 2017

Maine woman’s sentence on fake tax returns trimmed on appeal

But because of another sentence on identity theft, Joann Rittall’s time in prison won’t be reduced.
Published
April 7, 2017

Former youth theater group leader indicted on sex charges in Cumberland County

Henry Eichman already faces 16 counts of child abuse in Sagadahoc County.
Published
April 7, 2017

Hiram man pleads not guilty in Windham crash that killed woman

Philip Macri is arraigned on seven charges, including manslaughter, in connection with the crash on Dec. 1.
Published
April 6, 2017

Immigration officials arrest asylum seeker in Portland courthouse

The arrest of Abdi Ali is believed to be the first such detention in Maine since the start of the Trump administration.
Published
April 6, 2017

Lawyer for convicted murderer seeks review, bail after 25 years

The attorney accuses police of a coordinated effort to implicate Anthony H. Sanborn Jr. in the killing of Jessica L. Briggs, including withholding evidence and coercing witnesses.
Published
April 5, 2017

Heart fails, then stroke of luck: A stranger nearby trained in CPR

Stewart Graham, 30, kept 65-year-old Tom Bradley alive for 10 minutes until help arrived at the YMCA gym, saying he just tried to stay calm and help, and it was a ‘team effort.’
Published
March 29, 2017

Moses Okot pleads guilty to federal gun charge related to Old Port shooting

Moses Okot is accused of shooting and stabbing one man and shooting another in November 2015, while on probation for a prior murder in 2011.
Published
March 28, 2017

Sen. Collins says she will support Neil Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court

A coalition of Maine interest groups sent a letter to Collins and Sen. Angus King saying the judge’s confirmation would lead to the roll-back of important legal protections.
Published
March 27, 2017

Case against Maine electricity supplier could become class-action lawsuit

Lawyers may seek $35 million in damages over Electricity Maine’s billing practices if the case moves forward in U.S. District Court in Bangor.
Published
March 25, 2017

Feature obituary: Dana Morton, 75, worked for CIA, built engineering firm

The agency recruited him after college, and he spent time assessing the capabilities of Soviet warheads.

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