Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
John Richardson, high-profile lawyer and politician who was Maine House speaker, dies at 62
Richardson, who also ran for governor in 2010 and served as Maine’s economic development commissioner, was known for building consensus and encouraging others to run for office.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
State says it, not school districts, will decide when students can return
The Department of Education says it will make the call in consultation with health and emergency management officials, while local officials will oversee the details of the reopening.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Sen. Collins suggests another round of aid to small businesses
During a committee hearing, Maine’s senior senator tells Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that businesses – particularly those related to tourism – that received Paycheck Protection Program loans should be allowed to apply for more money.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Prosecutors consider case of police critic as Portland councilor asks for review
The District Attorney’s Office will decide whether the criminal mischief allegation against Christian MilNeil, a critic of police, goes forward.
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PublishedJune 9, 2020
Portland police investigate shooting on Munjoy Hill
A young man was shot and briefly hospitalized following an argument among several people, police said Tuesday.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
Restaurant owners sue Mills over reopening plan
Four southern Maine restaurants allege the governor’s reopening plan is unfair to businesses in 3 counties governed by more restrictive rules.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Maine Mall to reopen Monday with new rules, but most stores will stay closed
Only a fraction of the South Portland retail center’s roughly 100 stores are expected to reopen immediately, and the food court won’t have tables or chairs.
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PublishedMay 28, 2020
ACLU steps in to support Maine’s online privacy law
Internet industry groups filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which takes effect in July and is seen as one of the strictest in the country.
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PublishedMay 27, 2020
Maine companies in bankruptcy sue federal agency for denying them emergency loans
The three companies say they were unfairly denied Paycheck Protection Program funds because they are in Chapter 11 reorganization.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
Maine breweries urge Mills to let them open earlier
Brew pubs aren’t allowed to reopen until July 1, but the Maine Brewers Guild notes that many of its members have outdoor seating, making them as safe for patrons as restaurants, which can reopen June 1.
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