The former Williston West Church was scheduled for an auction Friday, but instead its owner sought bankruptcy protection.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer
The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.
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Pieces falling into place for major Westbrook development at old quarry
With a temporary amphitheater scheduled to be completed in May, and a Market Basket supermarket coming in the fall, Rock Row starts to take shape.
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Maine bakery drivers’ lawsuit will become class action
They seek $5 million and want to be classified as employees, not independent contractors, in order to receive benefits.
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Maine businesses are gearing up for a Super Bowl bump
With the home team taking the field – again! – employees and managers at bars, pizza joints and sports apparel shops are huddling up in anticipation of a wild weekend.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Politics
Distinct state of Maine necklace a ‘lucky talisman’ for governor, jeweler
The necklace, which Gov. Janet Mills often wears, has produced lots of visibility and sales for the designer who created it.
Posted inLocal & State
Westbrook’s ice disk survives snowstorm, gets its own webcam
Now people can watch the phenomenon’s rotation – and eventual demise – from the comfort of home.
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Some Maine heating fuel dealers adding new ‘hazmat’ delivery fee
The fee is not mandated by the local, state or federal governments, nor is it collected by any government.
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Mainers stock up before snowstorm moves in
The National Weather Service predicts 12 to 18 inches will fall in Portland and coastal southern Maine, and 18 to 24 inches in the north.
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Pending snowstorm prompts suspension of Sunday bus service in Portland
Greater Portland Metro says its regular schedule will resume on Monday.