The state has begun assessing damage to government-owned property that could qualify for federal aid, but has not yet started to tally private losses from the storm.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Sanborn lawyers try to poke holes in prosecution’s 1992 murder case
They focus again on the state’s failure to pursue charges against another possible suspect in the grisly slaying of a 16-year-old girl in Portland.
Falmouth woman who took Donald Trump campaign signs is fined $250
Elizabeth Stothart, who was found guilty of a civil infraction, wrote a newspaper column in which she admitted taking the signs after seeing the ‘Access Hollywood’ tape of Trump bragging about groping women.
Maine concert promoter pleads guilty to domestic violence assault
The victim describes Alex Gray as abusive and controlling in their relationship, but Gray denies he touched his ex-girlfriend ‘in a violent way.’
Man in Mercedes threatened girl whose murder put Anthony Sanborn in prison, witness says
A friend of Jessica Briggs testifies that police ignored information he had about the unidentified man who told the teenager ‘I’m going to kill you,’ the day before she died.
Concert promoter expected to change plea on domestic violence charge
Alexander Gray, who promotes concerts in Bangor and Portland, had pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence assault.
Judge suggests lawsuits against VA could proceed if doctor covered up substandard care
Six former patients of Dr. Thomas Franchini at the Togus VA hospital are arguing that the statute of limitations for filing suit should not apply.
Rockland man pleads guilty to gun and drug charges
Federal agents found a gun in Adam Davis’ apartment when they made a ‘controlled delivery’ of a package from China that contained U-47700.
Three Ellsworth High students expelled, face charges of unlawful sexual touching
The school board expels the boys Monday night after an incident at the school on Oct. 4, according to the district superintendent.
Portland police seek man who tried to kidnap baby from Hannaford
The Back Cove store was shut down after a man took an infant in a cart to another part of the store, police say.