The seafood processor said it will clean its Portland plant and test workers after 5 tested positive.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Campgrounds, restaurants sue to block Gov. Mills’ quarantine rules for out-of-staters
The businesses in Scarborough and Waterboro allege the 14-day quarantine amounts to an unconstitutional infringement on the right of people to travel freely from state to state.
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Council panel endorses plan to close several Portland streets to help businesses
The Economic Development Committee votes 4-0 in favor of allowing some restaurants and stores to expand into several Old Port streets, and the full council will take up the matter Monday.
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Private equity firm involved in failed Maine mill project files for bankruptcy
Cate Street Capital was behind the effort to reopen the East Millinocket paper mill with help from a state tax credit program.
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Maine retailers begin to reopen under new rules, with new concerns
Resuming business during the pandemic involves a lot more than unlocking the door, flipping over a sign and turning on the lights.
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Portland police officer taken to hospital after being exposed to fentanyl
White powder in a folded napkin blew into the officer’s face during a traffic stop Monday, resulting in a dose of Narcan and a trip to Maine Med.
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York plans ‘soft opening’ of town beaches on May 18
Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
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Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
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Mother’s Day will be different this year in Maine due to pandemic
The pandemic means no brunches with mom, but assisted living centers and churches have plans, and a florist and candy shop report brisk business.
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Spectrum adding 100 jobs in Portland in ‘virtual hiring’
The cable TV and internet company says it is using ‘virtual hiring’ techniques to select new workers.