He built a prominent law firm that specializes in personal injury cases and became famous for his ‘CALL JOE’ sign atop Portland’s Time & Temperature Building.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Prominent Maine doctor sues elder care operator, claiming retaliation, discrimination
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli was medical director of a group of assisted-living facilities that he says mistreated him for being Muslim, then dismissed him for disagreeing with its treatment practices.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
How the pandemic has created a new-car shortage in Maine
Inventories are down as a result of factory shutdowns in the spring caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine tops 1,000 fires for the year for first time since 2002
Most of the fires have been small and caused by debris burns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Feds again deny request for money to pay for Portland Harbor dredging
Harbor interests have been seeking federal money to help pay for dredging around the piers and wharves for 3 decades.
Posted inMaine, News
Flood danger from Presumpscot River landslide has passed, Westbrook mayor says
The city’s state of emergency declaration no longer needs to be extended, says Mayor Michael Foley.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Unum lays off 30 workers in Portland as part of larger restructuring
The insurer said it is laying off 120 workers across the company’s U.S. operations as it adapts to a shifting insurance market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Opponents of CMP corridor launch second referendum effort
Foes of the project, which would carry hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston, are targeting the Legislature this time instead of regulators.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Report touts economic benefits of Maine tax credit for historic properties
The study of Maine’s historic rehabilitation tax credit says it has given the state’s economy a major boost and has more than paid for itself.
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Northern Light Health caught up in data breach
The health care organization said it was affected when an online service provider’s information was stolen earlier this year.