The Appalachian Mountain Club, Natural Resources Council of Maine and Sierra Club Maine allege the Army Corps failed to rigorously assess the transmission corridor project’s environmental impact.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Citing drought, USDA declares most Maine farmers eligible for disaster relief
The new declaration from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue covers 14 of the state’s 16 counties.
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Maine meteorologists exchange bogus accusations in funny ‘attack ads’
The spots spark a faux feud among News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ) forecasters Keith Carson and Todd Gutner.
Posted inMaine, News
Early snow draws handful of skiers to Saddleback
About 10 inches of snow falls at the lodge and at least a foot on the mountain Saturday at the resort near Rangeley.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine fabrics manufacturer accuses Belarus of ‘dumping’ in U.S. market
The head of Auburn Manufacturing Inc. says her prices are being undercut by the European country’s cheaper products.
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FDA: Report suspected tampering to stores and police
The Food and Drug Administration also has a 24-hour hotline if consumers suspect their food has been tampered with.
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British court issues ruling favorable to Wex in UK lawsuit
The Portland-based company wants out of a $1.7 billion deal to buy 2 British firms, citing the negative effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on their value.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Loosening restrictions unlikely to help Maine music venues and theaters
Several organizers in Maine’s performing arts community said the state’s move to Phase Four is unlikely to alter their plans.
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Spectrum to add 200 jobs at Portland call center
New workers at the cable TV and internet provider’s Portland facility will focus on calls about the company’s mobile phone service.
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Group pushes to close loophole in Maine’s ban on out-of-state waste
Environmentalists and grassroots activists say regulations let hundreds of thousands of tons of waste from other states go into Maine’s largest landfill.