Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

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

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Published
February 27, 2016

Owners of Tiqa say Portland has picked them to run cafe at the Castle in Deering Oaks

Owner Deen Haleem plans to offer breakfast, lunch and dinner in the historic building next to the pond.
Published
February 26, 2016

LePage endorses Donald Trump for president, 8 days before Maine’s Republican caucuses

The governor’s announcement in a radio interview follows Trump’s endorsement by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who had LePage’s backing until he left the race Feb. 10.
Published
February 26, 2016

Flow of ‘medical tourists’ from China to start early

Patients are expected to arrive in the midst of a project to convert a former factory in Auburn into post-surgical housing.
Published
February 25, 2016

Word with the Boss: Customer service comes first for Bristol Seafood chief Peter Handy

Fish is best served with a sea-to-plate story line, the company’s president and CEO says.
Published
February 22, 2016

A milestone: Maine essentially achieves full employment

Portland and two other metro areas lead the way, but there’s a downside: Businesses may put off expansion for lack of workers and also could see more staff turnover.
Published
February 17, 2016

Cook’s Corner shopping center in Brunswick sold

The shopping center, which is 84 percent occupied, was purchased for $13.2 million by a New York company.
Published
February 16, 2016

Sullivan Harbor Farm of Hancock plans to reopen soon with a new owner

After the FDA shut it down, the company has started to make repairs and prepare protocols that satisfy food safety practices.
Published
February 13, 2016

Heavy snowfall hits Penobscot Bay islands as bitter cold descends on Maine

A Kennebunk police officer is injured in a weather-related accident; meanwhile, Matinicus gets 25 inches, Vinalhaven 22 and North Haven 18.
Published
February 12, 2016

Maine authorities report spike in phony IRS calls

More than 100 people reported scam phone calls on Friday alone, the Maine Attorney General’s Office says.
Published
February 11, 2016

Sale to Garmin means new direction for Maine mapmaker DeLorme

The Yarmouth company, famed for its Gazetteer, will close its map store and focus more on its futuristic satellite devices.

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