That’s one of the possibilities a committee will study, among other, lower-cost alternatives, as it assesses the highway’s needs. Its first meeting will be open to the public.
Peter McGuire
Peter McGuire is a business reporter covering Maine trade, transportation and tourism. A proud native of the western Maine mountains, there is a good chance he’d rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Boston University. He lives in Biddeford with his wife Stephanie and brown rescue dog named Emmy Lou.
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Bar Harbor voters approve zoning plan that favors cruise ships
Residents endorse a town plan that could allow the construction of a pier for large cruise ships.
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Cruise ship terminal proposal faces stiff opposition in Bar Harbor
A proposal to expand an abandoned pier in Bar Harbor – and welcome even more cruise ship traffic ashore – exposes deep divisions in the community.
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$50 million Research & Development bond goes to voters
If passed, most of the funding will be used to help Maine tech and research firms invest in equipment and infrastructure.
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Maine Beer Box begins voyage to give local brews international exposure
Beers from 40 Maine breweries will be poured from 78 taps on a custom-made shipping container headed for a beer festival in Iceland in late June.
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Portland and state sailing toward record season for cruise ship visits
Dockings are expected to increase more than 30%, a trend that has city officials discussing a cruise terminal expansion and Bar Harbor also looking at changes.
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Shortage of workers forces Maine hospitality businesses to scale back
Some have reduced restaurant days or limited room bookings as delays in visas for foreign workers have caused a labor shortage at the start of the tourism season.
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‘Mad Hungry’ offers families of any size lots of good meals, and maybe leftovers
Lucinda Scala Quinn focuses on family-style meals hearty enough to feed hungry households.
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Maine and Portland officials rally to increase building heights on waterfront
A controversial proposal to allow taller buildings is called a requirement for a cold storage warehouse on western Commercial Street.
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Janine Bisaillon-Cary to step down as president of Maine International Trade Center
The current vice president, Wade Merritt, is expected to be the new head of the organization.