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 3, 2017

Doctor convicted of tax evasion seeking new trial

Lawyers for Joel Sabean say allegations that Sabean sexually abused a family member unfairly prejudiced the jury.
Published
December 31, 2016

Over 1,000 CMP customers remain without power

Electric utilities make speedy progress in restoring service after the state’s first big snowstorm of the winter.
Published
December 28, 2016

Strong November home sales in Maine accompanied by higher prices

A lack of inventory is helping to fuel higher prices as 2016 comes to a close.
Published
December 28, 2016

Chebeague Island shoreline attracts new grower of seaweed

Shearwater Ventures joins another Casco Bay harvester in a market that could expand Maine’s marine economy.
Published
December 27, 2016

Fake department Facebook pages frustrate police in Skowhegan, Augusta

Phony sites – as with Skowhegan and Augusta – undermine public trust in police – but there’s likely nothing illegal about the practice.
Published
December 22, 2016

Lobster boat owner facing manslaughter charges is freed on bond

Christopher Hutchinson is accused of using drugs before taking his boat out in a storm that flipped and sank, killing two crew members.
Published
December 21, 2016

Maine board puts South Portland doctor convicted of fraud on probation

Dr. Joel Sabean, who was convicted in November of tax evasion and unlawful distribution of drugs, will have to transfer his patients to other doctors and close his practice before surrendering his license.
Published
December 20, 2016

Portland landlord requests new trial in closely watched fatal-fire case

Gregory Nisbet’s lawyer says he recently learned about evidence that could have changed the judge’s verdict of a safety code violation that led to a 90-day jail sentence and a fine.
Published
December 17, 2016

Temperatures in 40s expected today as snowstorm moves on

The storm, which triggered parking bans in Greater Portland, dropped 4-6 inches of snow across southern Maine.
Published
December 16, 2016

Ex-leader of Topsham youth theater group indicted on sex charges

Henry Eichman, who helped found the Midcoast Youth Theater program, is accused of committing 16 offenses with children from April 2013 to Aug. 1 of this year.

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