Michael Hockenberry of Skowhegan Area Middle School successfully spelled credible.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, News
People 65 or older move to Maine at higher rate
They made up 9.4 percent of arrivals in 2012, census data shows, offering a reason why Maine has the highest median age of any state.
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Posted inA Word With the Boss
Unity College president advances sustainability science by degree
Stephen Mulkey wants Maine at the forefront of efforts to mitigate climate change.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Spring is near, right? Snowstorm sends Maine a mixed message
While Sunday’s snowfall amounts around Portland were minuscule, northern Maine and areas Down East got over a foot.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
L.L.Bean plans to quadruple number of U.S. stores, announces 5% employee bonus
The Freeport-based company intends to open four stores this year and sets a goal of having ‘at least 100’ operating by 2020, its president and CEO says.
Posted inA Word With the Boss, Business, Food
Shannon Bard fills a niche with modernized Mexican cuisine
Her path to Zapoteca in Portland includes stops in San Diego, San Antonio and New York City.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
N.Y. designers with new sandal style jump into Maine with both feet
The New York fashion designers find a shoemaker here, will make the state part of their branding and hope to create a lot of jobs.
Posted inBusiness
2014 was a bad year for FairPoint
The network blames bad weather and the strike for fourth-quarter losses and throughout the last year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Proud of solidarity, workers back on the job at FairPoint
Some of the more than 1,700 union members say they are thrilled and relieved to get a new contract and put the four-month strike behind them.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Wal-Mart minimum wage boost should benefit Maine
The increase is 20 percent more than the state’s minimum and is seen as an indicator of a more healthy economy as the company’s pay levels and benefit packages rise.