Edward D. Murphy

Staff Writer

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

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Published
April 5, 2011

Portland council officially orders removal of sculpture

The Public Art Committee must now decide what to do with the controversial ‘Tracing the Fore.’
Published
April 2, 2011

Blueprint calls for 2.2 percent tax hike

After three years of layoffs, acting City Manager Pat Finnigan says her aim was to preserve staff and services.
Published
April 1, 2011

S. Portland School Board to vote on budget

The proposed $37.8 million budget would require no tax increase, but board members have discussed raising taxes to restore some eliminated positions.
Published
April 1, 2011

Portland’s proposed budget hits $200 million

Combined with the tentative budget being prepared by the School Board, city taxes would rise 2 percent overall, for an increase of $72 on a home valued at $200,000.
Published
April 1, 2011

Portlanders will vote on school budget May 10

The $91.6 million budget still needs approval from the full School Board and an OK from City Council before it goes before voters.
Published
April 1, 2011

Mural battle unites crowd at celebration of Chavez

Maine Latin leaders decry the decision and the plan to rename a room that honors the labor activist.
Published
April 1, 2011

Portland’s municipal budget calls for ‘stabilization’

The proposal would avoid layoffs by offering some Portland workers incentives to retire early.
Published
April 1, 2011

Spray-on markings have goal of safety but look of graffiti

At least one city resident objects to the paint that marks underground utility lines.
Published
March 31, 2011

Recent politics dominate Chavez remembrance

About 100 people gather today to observe the anniversary of the birth of United Farm Workers founder Cesar Chavez.
Published
March 26, 2011

Portland City Hall has wall for mural

The City Council will hold a hearing April 4 on a plan to display the artwork if it actually becomes available.

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