Edward D. Murphy

Business, Maine, News

Entrepreneurs see rules proposed for recreational pot as a sign of progress

by Edward D. Murphy April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

Potential retailers give mostly decent grades to the draft marijuana regulations released by the state Monday.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered

by Edward D. Murphy April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.

Business, News

Pot shops embrace ‘420’ while biding time on rules

by Edward D. Murphy April 19, 2019April 26, 2019

Fire on Fore is using the auspicious date linked to marijuana for its grand opening. It intends to make the switch to recreational sales as soon as the state finalizes rules for the emerging industry.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

High cost for high school project debated in Gorham

by Edward D. Murphy April 8, 2019April 8, 2019

Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan to renovate and expand the 59-year-old building.

Business, News

Solar bill’s passage prompts optimism in the industry

by Edward D. Murphy April 3, 2019April 4, 2019

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill Tuesday that restores electricity credits for those who install home solar power systems.

Business, Maine, News

Publisher folds Portland Phoenix but hopes ads for legal pot can revive it

by Edward D. Murphy April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

The alternative weekly, the last survivor in what was once a group of four Phoenix publications, stopped publication in February.

Business, Maine

Union says mail carrier shortages are hampering delivery service

by Edward D. Murphy March 30, 2019March 30, 2019

The Portland branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers says the tight labor market and changes in what the post office delivers are causing the staffing issues that affect deliveries.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, Uncategorized

Incidents of racism on the rise this year in Maine schools

by Edward D. Murphy March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Reports of hate speech and racist incidents involving students in 2 districts come as an official in the Attorney General’s Office says he has seen more such reports this year than at any time in his 12 years on the job.