Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

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

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Published
September 14, 2016

Maine woman accused of defrauding a dozen elderly victims of $150,000

The state Department of Health and Human Services says Tanya Boutelle established relationships with the victims, and then created scenarios in which she needed to borrow money.
Published
September 13, 2016

Limington man pleads not guilty to murdering neighbor with machete

Bruce Akers was charged with killing Douglas Flint in June after several run-ins between the two.
Published
September 11, 2016

New generation of teens doesn’t remember 9/11

It’s a test for teachers: Getting young people who didn’t experience the event firsthand to understand how it changed everything.
Published
September 9, 2016

Judge rejects most claims by 2 creditors of failed Nova Star ferry

The Portland Development Co. and Pratt Abbott dry cleaners are seeking more than $350,000.
Published
September 6, 2016

Maine lawmaker sends insulting email to woman calling for action on LePage

Rep. Stephen Wood tells a Massachusetts woman offended by the governor’s comments that ‘we have … (enough) mass holes here. … Thanks for not coming to Maine.’
Published
September 6, 2016

Elite Airways adds new Florida route from Portland jetport

The direct flights between Portland and Sarasota begin Nov. 17.
Published
September 4, 2016

L.L. Bean is ramping up boot production as demand surges

The Freeport-based company plans to increase production of its iconic Bean boots by 20 percent this year, in hopes of topping last year’s record sales of 500,000 pairs.
Published
September 2, 2016

Tradespeople have banner day at Portland’s First Friday Art Walk

Coopers, luthiers and others hoist old-fashioned banners promoting their trades.
Published
September 1, 2016

Maine regulators let Community Health Options pull out of N.H. health insurance market

The move will let the Lewiston-based co-op focus on its core market in Maine, while more than 11,000 New Hampshire customers will have to find other providers.
Published
September 1, 2016

Legislative leaders can’t agree on action against Gov. LePage

Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves surprisingly endorses Senate President Mike Thibodeau as a replacement for the governor, a notion the Winterport Republican dismisses.

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