A National Security Agency program that collects the phone records of milions of Americans is none too popular on the streets of Portland.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine judge to rule today on unsealing document in girl’s slaying
Media outlets are trying to get a seal lifted on an affidavit that outlines some of the police evidence against the man accused of murdering 15-year-old Nichole Cable.
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Social media’s role in Maine girl’s death makes friends, family wary
Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.
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Newspapers seek to unseal affidavit in Maine girl’s murder
The objection is filed to a judge’s decision to seal the police affidavit in the death of Nichole Cable.
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Girl’s murder suspect silent amid sea of grief in Maine court
As Kyle Dube is formally charged with killing Nichole Cable, 15, the judge seals an affidavit with case details.
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Maine police chiefs: Keep gun permit requirement
They oppose a bill that would allow carrying concealed weapons without a permit, which would also do away with background checks.
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Man dies in house fire after 4 1/2-hour standoff in Saco
Troopers from the Maine State Police tactical team surrounded the home after Charles Scontras refused to come out.
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Catholic Church selling many Maine properties
The shuttering of churches may make financial sense, but it also takes its toll on parishioners, who celebrated baptisms, communions and weddings in these buildings.
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Two accused of setting third fire in Lewiston
Each man is accused of three counts of arson in the most recent blaze to rip through the city’s downtown.
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Lewiston struggles to assist victims of fires find new housing
LEWISTON — After three devastating fires, the city began to focus on recovery Wednesday and made finding permanent housing for those who lost their apartments a priority.