The direct flights between Portland and Sarasota begin Nov. 17.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
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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.
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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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Maine making up for lost ground in personal income growth
After lagging the nation, the state reported a spurt of income growth well above the national average at the start of this year.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
In battle against drugs, why does race matter?
The data fail to support the governor’s assertions, which observers say only have one goal: to inflame.
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Churches criticize LePage’s racial profiling, lack of civility
The Maine Council of Churches, which represents 550 congregations in nine denominations, invites the governor to sign a pledge promoting civil discourse.
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Revitalized USM announces new plans, funding
USM will boost nursing scholarships, expands ties with Reykjavik University and work on a long-range plan to make the Portland campus more cohesive.
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Last two creditor claims against Nova Star owner heard in federal court
Pratt Abbott dry cleaners and the city of Portland say the failed ferry service, which operated out of Portland for two years, still hasn’t paid about $360,000.
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Lincoln County deputy pleads not guilty to sexual abuse of minors
Kenneth L. Hatch III, a 17-year veteran of the sheriff’s department, is released on bail and is restricted from having contact with girls.