Edward D. Murphy

Local & State, Politics

Central Mainers react to Ford testimony with support, skepticism

by Amy Calder and Edward D. Murphy September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

‘I really, absolutely find her credible’ one Waterville resident and former prosecutor said after early testimony.

Local & State

Disputes among members roil Windham Town Council

by Edward D. Murphy September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

The dispute is centered over the tenure of Tony Plante, the town’s longtime manager.

Business, Local & State

Key report offers a path ahead for Maine’s forest industry

by Edward D. Murphy September 25, 2018September 26, 2018

The analysis, initiated after a wave of paper mill closings, offers numerous ways to boost the impact of wood resources on Maine’s economy.

Business, Local & State, News

Westbrook OKs first phase of project that includes Market Basket

by Edward D. Murphy September 18, 2018September 19, 2018

The Planning Board approval is the last major local hurdle for the Rock Row project, which also will include a bank, a coffee shop, a restaurant and a handful of other retail uses.

Business, Local & State

Maine officials to review safety measures in wake of Massachusetts gas explosions

by Edward D. Murphy September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Nothing similar has ever happened in Maine, but safety officials acknowledge that gas leaks are a danger.

Business, Local & State

Judge unfreezes bank account of one man accused of embezzlement by lobster wholesaler

by Edward D. Murphy September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Superior Court Justice John O’Neil Jr. rules that the wholesaler had not met the legal standard necessary to keep an attachment order on Vincent Mastropasqua’s bank account.

Business