Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Coronavirus and papermaking woes bring tough times to Maine’s logging industry
‘This is probably the lowest point that I’ve ever seen,’ says one logging industry veteran and association president.
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Jordan’s Furniture braces for mid-pandemic opening Friday at The Maine Mall
The chain’s first store in Maine features an indoor ropes course, which is opening along with a massive showroom. But will customers materialize?
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Facing referendum, company backing CMP corridor offers discounted power to Maine
In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.
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Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state’s mask-wearing mandate with customers.
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Bar Harbor cancels cruise ship visits through end of year
The Town Council acted after rejecting a plan from a small ship line to make port calls.
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Maine voters get mixed messages on mail-in ballot postage
Amid a rapid switch to absentee voting, many Mainers aren’t sure how much postage is required to mail in their votes – and aren’t getting good answers.
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Federal judge rejects much of legal challenge to Maine internet privacy law
The law, one of the nation’s strictest, requires internet service providers to get consumers’ consent before using or sharing their internet-usage data.
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Campaign spending against CMP corridor referendum soars
Campaigns supported by Central Maine Power and Hydro-Quebec have spent nearly $17 million to fight a referendum intended to scuttle CMP’s corridor project.
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Portland to start providing rental assistance with $500,000 fund
Starting this month, the program offers residents who are struggling financially because of the pandemic as much as $2,500 to help cover rent and utilities.