Edward D. Murphy

Press Herald

Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.

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Published
March 14, 2019

Former Portland developer Michael Liberty pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

He faces 10 counts related to Mozido, a company that he founded in Texas to create software for people to do their banking on cellphones.
Published
March 12, 2019

Men accused of hate crime in Biddeford now charged with attacking black man in Portland on same day

Maurice Diggins and Dusty Leo, accused of shouting racial epithets before both alleged assaults, face state and federal charges.
Published
March 6, 2019

Liberty development partner pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

Paul Hess worked with Michael Liberty to raise investment money for Liberty’s software company. Instead, prosecutors allege, they defrauded investors of millions.
Published
March 5, 2019

Spectrum getting static for moving local-access channels to ‘digital Siberia’

A bill now being drafted would force the cable company to make community television easier to find by returning it to lower-number channels.
Published
March 1, 2019

Trooper testifies that suspect in officer’s killing was hit while in handcuffs

Tyler Maloon says he saw Special Agent Glen Lang strike the man accused of shooting Somerset County Cpl. Eugene Cole.
Published
February 22, 2019

Portland’s soaring passenger count, triple the national average, prompts airport improvements

More than 2 million passengers went through the Portland International Jetport last year, 15% more than in 2017.
Published
February 21, 2019

Opponents refocus lobbying efforts in light of Mills’ support for CMP power line

‘We can’t say no to every single project,’ said the governor, explaining her support for the proposed 145-mile line that would carry hydropower from Quebec to Massachusetts.
Published
February 14, 2019

United to add nonstop service from Portland to Denver this summer

The flights will begin on June 8 and run through Labor Day.
Published
February 1, 2019

Maine bakery drivers’ lawsuit will become class action

They seek $5 million and want to be classified as employees, not independent contractors, in order to receive benefits.
Published
January 31, 2019

Southern Maine businesses are gearing up for a Super Bowl bump

With the home team taking the field – again! – employees and managers at bars, pizza joints and sports apparel shops are huddling up in anticipation of a wild weekend.