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Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.

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  • Published
    July 6, 2012

    Former UMF president in line to lead USM

    PORTLAND — Selma Botman, embattled president of the University of Southern Maine for four years, is stepping aside as head of the state’s second-largest university to take on a new role encouraging international students to enroll in Maine’s public colleges and universities.

  • Published
    July 6, 2012

    Southern Maine holiday has few fireworks issues

    Thunderstorms kept fireworks-related problems to a minimum on the Fourth of July, police and fire officials said Thursday. Only scattered injuries were reported during the first holiday in 63 years with fireworks legal for consumers in Maine.

  • Published
    July 6, 2012

    USM president steps aside to new role; former UMF head set to take over

    PORTLAND — Selma Botman, embattled president of the University of Southern Maine for four years, is stepping aside as head of the state’s second-largest university to take on a new role encouraging international students to enroll in Maine’s public colleges and universities.

  • Published
    July 5, 2012

    USM’s Botman resigns, will keep $203K salary in newly created post

    Officials say that Selma Botman will take a position in the University of Maine System chancellor’s office, where she will develop and expand international education programs.

  • Published
    June 25, 2012

    Parents rethink strategies to stop teenage drinking

    PORTLAND — The safest place for teenagers to drink alcohol is at home under the supervision of a parent, some experts say. It’s an option that is perfectly legal under Maine law.

  • Published
    June 25, 2012

    Teen drinking case raises questions

    PORTLAND — The safest place for teenagers to drink alcohol is at home under the supervision of a parent, some experts say. It’s an option that is perfectly legal under Maine law.

  • Published
    June 24, 2012

    ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: Dexter, Leonardi honored

    SCARBOROUGH — Not much fazes Abbey Leonardi.

  • Published
    June 22, 2012

    Kennebunk, Messalonskee stars named top athletes

    Runner Abbey Leonardi and shortstop Sam Dexter are named Athletes of the Year.

  • Published
    June 15, 2012

    Train garage costs rising in Brunswick

    PORTLAND — Higher-than-expected construction bids for a train layover garage in Brunswick are forcing Maine rail authorities to look for more money or possibly change plans for the large shed for fixing and cleaning trains.

  • Published
    June 14, 2012

    Bids for Downeaster layover facility higher than expected

    The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority was seeking about $10 million from state and federal sources to pay for the Brunswick facility. But the bids ranged from $12.2 million to $20 million.