PORTLAND — Gov. Paul LePage’s life story — growing up in poverty, suffering beatings at the hands of his father and living on the streets before succeeding in business — is admired by many, even those who oppose him politically.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Labor mural’s artist discusses controversy
PORTLAND — What was billed as a Portland Museum of Art discussion of the place of public art in society quickly and predictably turned into a renewal of the debate about the governor’s decision to remove a mural from the state Department of Labor offices.
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Portland museum art forum quickly turns to mural debate; artist speaks
PORTLAND — What was billed as a Portland Museum of Art discussion of the place of public art in society quickly and predictably turned into a renewal of the debate about the governor’s decision to remove a mural from the state Department of Labor offices.
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Forum on public art focuses on labor mural
About 200 people attend the event today at the Portland Museum of Art.
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Ballot set for Senate 7 special election
Rep. Cynthia Dill, D-Cape Elizabeth, squares off against GOP candidate Louis Maietta Jr. on May 10.
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Sandy washed away demand for seafood
The result is likely to be a repeat of the lobster glut – affecting the entire seafood industry this time – with demand dropping out of sight in the biggest markets of the Northeast.