Edward D. Murphy

Vatican defrocks retired Maine priest, saying he sexually abused minor in 1980s

by Edward D. Murphy June 10, 2016June 10, 2016

Antonin R. Caron of Lewiston denies the accusations and says the church tends to believe accusers and not priests because of the sex abuse scandals that have rocked the church.

Local & State, News

Blaze heavily damages apartments in Woodfords neighborhood

by Edward D. Murphy May 28, 2016May 28, 2016

One tenant of the Woodford Street building is taken to a hospital as a precaution.

Business, Local & State, News

Wayfair making progress toward hiring 1,000 in Maine

by Edward D. Murphy May 26, 2016May 26, 2016

The online homegoods retailer hopes to use its Maine locations, due to open this summer, to extend its reach into Canada.

Business

Maine company gets Microsoft grant to help remote area connect to Internet

by Edward D. Murphy May 24, 2016May 24, 2016

Axiom Technologies in Washington County is among 12 recipients from around the world to receive money to expand service to rural and economically challenged areas.

Local & State, News

One dead, dozens displaced in fire at elder complex in Oxford

by Beth Quimby and Edward D. Murphy May 21, 2016May 22, 2016

Most of the 40 residents are rescued by firefighters and other first responders as thick black smoke, heat and gases quickly spread throughout the building.

Business, News

Change in overtime law leaves Maine businesses scrambling

by Edward D. Murphy May 19, 2016

As they determine how to control labor costs under the new rules, some salaried workers also are likely to face unwelcome effects.

Business

Maine-based health insurance co-op losses less than expected

by Edward D. Murphy May 17, 2016May 18, 2016

Community Health Options, a nonprofit established as part of the Affordable Care Act, issues a first-quarter report that shows it took $8.4 million from reserves to cover losses, nearly 13 percent less than it anticipated.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Maine has 2 winners at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

by Edward D. Murphy May 13, 2016February 12, 2018

Paige Brown of Bangor wins her award in the environmental engineering category and Demetri Maxim of Gould Academy takes first place in translational medical science.