Feds won’t wait because of Patriots Day; state taxes can be filed by midnight Tuesday.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Staff cuts at USM met with criticism
Faculty say that cutting academic positions hurts the university immediately and in the long run.
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Widow settles lawsuit over Greek port captain’s Portland death
The captain’s widow had sought punitive damages, plus slightly more than $1.2 million to cover medical expenses and $202,000 in lost wages.
Posted inNews, Sports
Civic Center, Pirates face ‘stubborn issues’ over lease
But the hockey team CEO downplays the differences yet to be resolved with the arena negotiators.
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NY man accused of killing Westbrook woman
Police say a 19-year-old shot Margarita Fisenko Scott, 29, whose body was found weeks later outside a Portland motel.
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DOMA debate comes down to fairness, Mainers say
Maine’s same-sex couples are watching the Supreme Court’s discussions on the federal Defense of Marriage Act closely, as many head toward retirement age and access to benefits may come in to play.
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Maine nonprofit agrees to pay $75K for improper billing
Support Solutions improperly billed Medicare and MaineCare for services provided by a program manager who had been excluded from participating in federal health care programs.
Posted inPolitics
King joins Democrats to pass federal budget
Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins split their votes on the Senate blueprint for spending.
Posted inNews, Politics
Bill proposes 75 mph for sections of I-295
The sponsor says the measure builds on last year’s speed-limit increase on I-95.
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When pope is named, Maine Catholic churches will be ready
Bells will ring and signs outside churches will declare “Habemus Papam” {“We have a pope!”) along with the pope’s chosen name, a Diocese of Maine spokesman says.