Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
-
PublishedMay 5, 2015
Group creating lender for food producers in Maine
The credit union would fill a gap for farmers, food-makers and brewers in a sector with unusual financing needs.
-
PublishedApril 23, 2015
USM researchers studying Maine’s growing ‘remote workforce’
Technology is allowing young, well-educated people with high-paying jobs to live where they choose, and many – like Misty McLaughlin and Elliot Murphy – are choosing Maine.
-
PublishedApril 21, 2015
Coalition seeks overhaul of Maine broadband plan
A bill by Rep. Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, would require a new state plan to expand broadband, funded with a new tax on cellphones.
-
PublishedApril 17, 2015
One man wounded, another arrested in Portland shooting
An 18-year-old Portland man is charged with reckless conduct with a firearm, and the 20-year-old victim is expected to make a full recovery, police say.
-
PublishedApril 9, 2015
A Word With the Boss: State apiarist warns of harsh winter’s effects on Maine’s hives
The state apiarist’s job entails regulatory functions, licensing and permitting, writing out health certificates and a lot of education.
-
PublishedApril 9, 2015
Report shows Maine lagging in high-skill manufacturing jobs
Other New England states are developing advanced, higher-paying jobs at a greater rate, the new report says.
-
PublishedMarch 26, 2015
Population gains put Portland metro area in No. 2 spot in New England
Only Boston’s population grew by a bigger percentage in the year that ended July 1, 2014.
-
PublishedMarch 25, 2015
Mainers’ income still lagging behind national average
Personal income in the state grew 2.9 percent last year, putting the state 40th nationally.
-
PublishedMarch 24, 2015
Sea Dogs: PETA overstated role in switch from Linda Bean’s company to new lobster supplier
The baseball team says the change was made for business reasons, not because of pressure from the animal rights group.
-
PublishedMarch 23, 2015
Maine legislators to hear bills controlling drone use
One bill would limit police use of drones by requiring a search warrant, while both bills seek to protect privacy.
- ← Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 129
- 130
- 131
- 132
- 133
- …
- 164
- Next Page →