Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

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

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Published
January 18, 2017

Former Scarborough therapist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a client

Kelly O’Rourke will serve two years in prison on charges of gross sexual assault and violation of his release conditions.
Published
January 17, 2017

Former worker sues Bath Iron Works, alleges gender discrimination

Lana Smith of Bowdoinham says she was hired as a preservation technician but her supervisor refused to give her training because she’s a woman.
Published
January 14, 2017

Feature obituary: Valorie Swiger, 64, foster mom to many, known for tying yellow ribbons

The South Portland resident gave a home to more than 100 children.
Published
January 13, 2017

Ethics office posts rules refresher a day after Trump’s tweet boosting L.L. Bean

The ‘Director’s Note’ does not mention the president-elect by name, but it was posted by ethics office chief Walter Shaub, who has clashed with Trump in recent weeks.
Published
January 13, 2017

Auburn rape case dismissed when prosecutor isn’t ready

Assistant District Attorney Richard Beauchesne was due to prosecute an 18-year-old from Auburn during a one-day trial Thursday, but wasn’t in the courtroom.
Published
January 12, 2017

Train-truck collision in Old Orchard Beach under investigation

Carson Filiault of Old Orchard Beach told police that his 2005 Nissan pickup truck revved when he shifted into reverse and ended up in the path of the Downeaster.
Published
January 11, 2017

Former Brunswick police officer sentenced for sending obscene material to girl

Garrett Brosnan, who also asked the minor living in Arizona for nude pictures, apologizes before he is given a one-year term.
Published
January 6, 2017

Mainer on her first airline flight witnesses shootings at Fort Lauderdale airport

Deb Nielsen of Scarborough says her daughter, MacKensey Nielsen of Saco, was standing in the baggage claim area near three of the five people who were killed by the gunman.
Published
January 4, 2017

Standish man pleads guilty to causing death of 3-month-old son

Prosecutors agree to drop a murder charge against Eugene 'Charlie' Martineau in exchange for a plea of guilty to manslaughter.
Published
January 3, 2017

Maine investigators look into snowmobile crash victim’s speed, familiarity with trail

The state medical examiner says that Angus McDuffie, 44, of Gray died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck after being thrown from his snowmobile Monday in Windham.

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