The Portland-based payment processing technology firm says business declined in April because of pandemic-related restrictions on travel.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings
Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.
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Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny
A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
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Lawmakers to address ‘serious problems’ with Maine’s unemployment system
The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee has asked Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman to attend a hearing Wednesday to discuss ways to ease logjams and improve staffing.
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Portland-based Covetrus gets $250 million investment
The payments can be converted into stock to give the investor a bigger stake in the animal health technology company.
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Bowdoin president to chair biomedical institute trustees
Clayton Rose will lead the trustees of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Idexx reports strong earnings for first quarter, with uncertainty ahead
The Westbrook-based company says it is uncertain about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Businesses first in line under Mills’ recovery plan approach reopening with caution
Some say they will hold off for a few days to make sure they meet state guidelines as the economy begins to churn back to life.
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Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
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Saco company helps in COVID-19 fight by testing the tests
Maine Molecular Quality Controls makes kits that ensure COVID-19 tests are accurate.