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 23, 2012

Around the world in 120 days

A 74-year-old Maine resident, originally from New Zealand, hopes to sail around the globe by himself in a Maine-built boat.
Published
February 22, 2012

Adventurer hopes to set record for sail around globe

Stanley Paris hopes to use a Maine-built boat to beat sailing legend Dodge Morgan’s record for a solo nonstop circumnavigation of the world.
Published
February 22, 2012

Maine feels the pain as gas prices soar

‘It’s starting to get scary,’ a taxi dispatcher says – and $4-a-gallon fuel is expected by May.
Published
February 21, 2012

South Portland recycling violators may face fines

Officials weigh penalties to crack down on garbage mixed with recyclables, which costs the city.
Published
February 20, 2012

Occupy Maine to drop lawsuit against city

Occupy Maine says it will ask a judge to dismiss the protest group’s lawsuit against Portland and plans to set up a new organization to oversee Lincoln Park and continue the protests.
Published
February 20, 2012

Fort Allen Park upgrade begins taking shape

A landscape architect says she’s trying to augment what the Eastern Prom park already features.
Published
February 19, 2012

Can civic center be the center of attention again?

Trustees hope a $33 million overhaul will put the arena back in the running to attract top-tier acts.
Published
February 19, 2012

Portland tops AARP’s list of places to visit in 2012

The AARP designation gives tourism officials hope of luring more travelers than usual this year.
Published
February 18, 2012

Man arrested after alleged hit-and-run in Portland

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Windham Saturday after an alleged hit-and-run on Auburn Street left a woman with “serious injuries”.
Published
February 17, 2012

Event offers pointers for entrepreneurs

Today’s gathering at SMCC helps prospective businesses to deal with the challenges ahead.

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