Edward D. Murphy

Longtime leader of Maine Lobstermen’s Association to step down

by Edward D. Murphy February 13, 2018February 13, 2018

David Cousens, 60, who led the organization for 27 years and guided efforts to conserve the fishery, says rough seas ahead call for new blood at the helm.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Catholic school where convicted child abuser once taught moves on

by Edward D. Murphy February 11, 2018February 10, 2018

St. John’s in Brunswick said reinforced policies, plus a new administration and a focus on the future, will help the school going forward.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine man arrested in Massachusetts stabbing

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

Adam Martinez, 41, of York is charged with armed assault with attempt to murder.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Neighbors say Harpswell man, 83, accused of sexual abuse did not raise suspicions

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

They say Eugene Bergeron was a Korean War veteran and hard worker who went clamming, cut grass in the neighborhood and plowed driveways in the winter.

Local & State, News

Woman, 68, killed in overnight blaze in Freeport

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

Her husband and two others escaped the fire, which tore through a split-story ranch on Wardtown Road.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Hiram man to serve 6 years for manslaughter in crash that killed Steep Falls woman

by Edward D. Murphy February 9, 2018February 10, 2018

Philip Macri’s driver’s license was also suspended for life because of the 2016 crash in Windham, which killed Rebecca Perry and seriously injured her daughter.

Business, Local & State, News

Oakhurst OT case of missing-comma fame settled for $5 million

by Edward D. Murphy February 8, 2018February 9, 2018

The dairy admits no wrongdoing and sets up a fund to pay workers who won their overtime lawsuit appeal, which hinged on a state law’s punctuation.

Business, Local & State, News

Electric bill complaints surge after cold snap, rise in ‘standard’ price

by Edward D. Murphy February 7, 2018February 7, 2018

But some Maine customers say their bills jumped beyond what could easily be explained by those two factors, and officials are looking into other possible causes.