Edward D. Murphy

Business, Local & State

Chamber sues to stop hazard pay provision approved by Portland voters

by Edward D. Murphy December 1, 2020December 1, 2020

The lawsuit asks a judge to declare unconstitutional the hazard pay that’s part of minimum wage initiative.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes

by Kevin Miller and Edward D. Murphy November 29, 2020November 28, 2020

The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.

Business, Local & State

Maine launches statewide internet speed test initiative

by Edward D. Murphy November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

In addition to finding out their own upload and download speeds, participants will help the Maine Broadband Coalition identify slow spots where upgrades are needed.

Business, Local & State

October home sales up 27% in Maine, reaching historic peak

by Edward D. Murphy November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

The state’s housing market surpassed all previous records for October, a strong rebound from setbacks in April and May.

Local & State, Uncategorized

Maine CDC changes policy on investigating probable cases of COVID-19

by Dennis Hoey and Edward D. Murphy November 18, 2020November 19, 2020

The agency says it will no longer investigate probable cases of people who haven’t tested positive, even if they have had contact with someone who has.

Business, Local & State

Head of Maine Arts Commission stepping down to take Arizona job

by Edward D. Murphy November 16, 2020November 16, 2020

Julie Richard, who has led the commission for eight years, will become executive director of the Sedona Arts Commission.

Election 2020, Local & State

Postmortem: How well did Maine handle the pandemic election?

by Edward D. Murphy November 4, 2020November 5, 2020

A town clerk and the state’s top election official say that, all things considered, the unusual election ran fairly smoothly.

Election 2020, Local & State, Politics

Maine on track for historic turnout in unprecedented election

by Edward D. Murphy November 3, 2020November 4, 2020

While there were long lines early in the day at many polling places, poll workers generally reported that the process was going smoothly despite the pandemic precautions and the heavy turnout.