More than 5 tons of steel fell on Eric Jabbusch of Greene at a Cianbro worksite on Interstate 95 in July 2020.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Brunswick esports tech startup Omnic Data receives early funding
The company, which gathers esports players’ performance data, just raised $750,000 in seed capital.
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Maine bracing for a major winter storm on Saturday
The storm, which could bring a foot or more of snow and 50 mph wind gusts, is expected to cause problems along much of the East Coast.
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‘Poor planning, poor decisions’: Hikers rescued from Spaulding Mountain
Game wardens said the two New York men, one 36 and the other 70, weren’t ready for a hike in Maine in the winter.
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Maine senators praise Breyer, look forward to vetting Biden’s nominee
Sen. Susan Collins calls Justice Stephen Breyer a friend and says she’s sorry to see him leave the court, while Sen. Angus King says Breyer ‘has served the nation with thought, skill and dedication.’
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State recovered nearly $475,000 in unpaid wages for workers last year
For the first time, the labor department is publishing the names of businesses that violate wage and hour laws.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Part-time Mainer ‘relieved’ that U.S. Supreme Court will hear college admissions cases
The court agrees to hear two lawsuits challenging the role of race in college admissions filed by a group whose leader lives in South Thomaston half of the year.
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Freeport man charged with violating Black man’s civil rights
The complaint filed under the Maine Civil Rights Act alleges that William Rowe violated a Black man’s rights during a confrontation outside a town restaurant in November.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine real estate market continues trend of slower sales, higher prices
Sales eked out a small gain in 2021 while median prices rose more than 16%.
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Maine employers unfazed by Supreme Court’s rejection of vaccine mandate
The court struck down a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for large employers, but many Maine companies are still requiring workers to get the shots.