As schools decide whether to reopen campuses this year, the economic impact will ripple through the communities in which they are based.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Investors’ lawsuit advances against Prime Automotive owner
A Texas law firm claims the owner of Prime Automotive Group, which operates 9 dealerships in Maine, has been running a Ponzi scheme in which investors have lost $1.8 billion.
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Most Mainers factor COVID-19 concerns into shopping decisions, survey shows
A survey by the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber found that half of shoppers have left or would leave businesses not abiding by mask-wearing and physical distancing rules.
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Meat prices rise in Maine as grocers seek to stabilize supply chains
COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-processing plants have cut into supply, but supermarket chains are coming up with solutions to boost inventory and reduce prices on a variety of goods.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Windham man sentenced to 40 years for murdering his wife
Noah Gaston was convicted in November of shooting his wife in their Windham home in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 14, 2016.
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Ailing Maine hospitals seek $120 million relief package from state
The state hospital association seeks the aid to offset the loss of revenue since doctors and hospitals were advised to cease non-emergency care because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Market Basket hiring now for store to open soon in Westbrook
The Massachusetts-based supermarket chain has not yet announced an opening date for the Rock Row location, its second in Maine.
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Scattered showers fall over parts of ‘abnormally dry’ Maine
Up to half an inch of rain fell near Rumford, in parts of York and Cumberland counties and in the foothills, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Masked man robs Marden’s in Scarborough
The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money Saturday afternoon, police say.
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John Richardson, high-profile lawyer and politician who was Maine House speaker, dies at 62
Richardson, who also ran for governor in 2010 and served as Maine’s economic development commissioner, was known for building consensus and encouraging others to run for office.