The hospital said it wants to get more beds in service sooner and will ask the city and state to let it modify its planned Malone Family Tower project.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Maine home sales down again in October as prices rise
Continued low inventory in Maine’s housing market led to a nearly 11% decline in single-family home sales across the state.
Ousted Prime Automotive CEO settles lawsuit for $30 million, clearing way for dealership sale
Houston-based Group 1 Automotive closed on its purchase of the dealerships on Wednesday, the same day Prime Automotive signed a settlement agreement with David Rosenberg.
Electricity prices will squeeze Mainers’ budgets next year
But state and federal agencies say they are already lining up aid to offset an expected jump in January.
Maine plowing companies face labor shortage, rising costs
Some contractors are cutting back on residential customers to concentrate on more profitable commercial accounts.
GI bill still benefits vets after nearly 80 years. Here’s how to make the most of it
After the Sept. 11 attacks, benefits were updated to broaden the definition of higher education and to offer an enhanced housing allowance.
Environmental group calls on state regulator to halt construction of power corridor
The Natural Resources Council of Maine wants state officials to order the work to be halted in light of Tuesday’s referendum vote opposing the project.
Holiday shopping season starts early as labor, supply chain issues dog Maine retailers
Worries about a shortage of consumer goods could make much of November and December look like Black Friday every day.
Late developer’s Casco Bay island home sells for $7 million
Hope Island, part of the town of Chebeague Island, was bought last month by Ed Mylett, a California-based entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
Maine home sales fell even as prices rose in September
Statewide home sales volume declined by nearly 10% from a year earlier, mirroring regional and national decreases.