The Census Bureau has asked officials from every state for driver’s license data, including citizenship information
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP temporarily cut power to Bowdoin woman who says she needs it for medical equipment
P.J. McCusker was late paying a bill, but said her power is supposed to be left on because she requires equipment to treat bronchitis.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
One for the books: UMaine launches 25-foot boat it built with a 3-D printer
Watch a time-lapse video as the boat is built using a plastic-cellulose blend that officials say has the potential to boost the state’s wood products industry.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
UMaine professor loses appeal in lawsuit contesting union representation
The economics professor at Machias wants to block a union from representing him in contract negotiations and plans to file to have the case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn Olympia Sports to stay open despite sale and planned store closings
The regional sports chain was bought by JackRabbit, a retailer backed by a California private investment firm, on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Family fight over Falmouth pizza shop continues with judge’s ruling
The former owners of Falmouth House of Pizza get a restraining order to prevent a son from using FHOP to promote his restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Cable company may pull plug on local NBC station, but negotiations go on
Spectrum and WCSH’s parent company extended negotiations into early Saturday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine employers will get $22 million in dividends from workers’ comp insurer
The dividend going to clients of the MEMIC Group matches last year’s record amount.
Posted inMaine, News
‘I shouldn’t be alive’: At reunion of Vietnam POWs, one recounts his capture 47 years ago
Nearly 100 members of NAM-POWs visit the Maine Military Museum in South Portland as part of their annual meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine incomes dropped in 2018, the biggest loss by percent in the U.S.
Economists said the figures likely reflect Maine’s aging population and the move of many workers from jobs into retirement.