Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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PublishedMay 14, 2020
Private equity firm involved in failed Maine mill project files for bankruptcy
Cate Street Capital was behind the effort to reopen the East Millinocket paper mill with help from a state tax credit program.
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PublishedMay 13, 2020
Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns
Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl
White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer’s face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.
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PublishedMay 12, 2020
York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18
Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
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PublishedMay 10, 2020
Mother’s Day will be different this year in Maine
The pandemic means no brunches with mom, but assisted living centers and churches have plans, and a florist and candy shop report brisk business.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Spectrum adding 100 jobs in Portland in ‘virtual hiring’
The cable TV and internet company says it is using ‘virtual hiring’ techniques to select new workers.
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PublishedMay 7, 2020
Travel restrictions worry Wex after solid first quarter
The Portland-based payment processing technology firm says business declined in April because of pandemic-related restrictions on travel.
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PublishedMay 6, 2020
Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings
Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.
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PublishedMay 5, 2020
Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny
A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
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