Edward D. Murphy

John Dority, longtime transportation official, dies at 82

by Edward D. Murphy August 5, 2019August 6, 2019

Dority worked for the Department of Transportation for 53 years and possessed a nearly encyclopedic knowledge of Maine’s roads.

Business, Local & State

Declining sales challenge Maine outlet towns

by Edward D. Murphy August 4, 2019August 5, 2019

Sales in Kittery and Freeport have tumbled nearly 20 percent in the last five years.

Local & State, News

Promoter lowers volume during Westbrook show as noise complaints continue

by Edward D. Murphy July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Sunday’s concert didn’t exceed agreed-upon decibel levels, but the organizer voluntarily lowered the sound after about 130 complaints were logged, with many of them coming from Nason’s Corner in Portland.

Business, Life & Culture

South Portland retailer offers eco-friendly twist on ‘fill ‘er up’

by Edward D. Murphy July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

GoGo Refill sells home cleaning and personal care products to customers who bring their own containers.

Business, Local & State

Prime Motor Group CEO accuses primary investor of financial misconduct

by Edward D. Murphy July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

The lawsuit filed by David Rosenberg alleges that GPB Capital is running a Ponzi scheme by using new investment money to pay returns to existing investors.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Portland Museum of Art wins $4.6 million in lawsuit over benefactor’s will

by Edward D. Murphy July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

The museum contended that a caretaker convinced a Portland woman to change her will, depriving the museum of a major gift after the woman’s death.

Business, Local & State, News

Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service

by Edward D. Murphy July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company’s billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.