Ticket sales are up five-fold for the ferry, which starts its season at the end of the month.
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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Gov. LePage and Hayes dig in on dispute over bonds
Transportation projects are on hold as the governor and state treasurer clash over hiring an out-of-state bond agent.
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Spat between LePage and Maine treasurer puts construction projects on hold
Contractors are fuming that they can’t start on time-sensitive projects being held hostage by a political disagreement.
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Navy SEAL from Falmouth was ‘incredible warrior,’ remembered for his drive, leadership
Kyle Milliken, who was killed last week in Somalia, graduated from UConn in 2001 and was studying for an MBA at William & Mary.
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Navy SEAL killed in Somalia was Falmouth native
Kyle Milliken, 38, was killed Friday during an operation against the terrorist group al-Shabab, the Pentagon says.
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Six Maine companies win prized slots in trade show’s exporter showcase
The diverse set of businesses will be featured on Trade Day in Bangor to raise their international profile.
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Relief in sight for Maine’s hospitality industry on hiring foreign seasonal workers
A congressional budget deal reached Sunday would raise the H-2B visa cap, allowing Maine’s hotels and restaurants to bring in badly needed temporary help.
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Portland hardware warehouse to close in 2019
Emery-Waterhouse, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, will close its Rand Road distribution center and eliminate 100 positions in a company restructuring.
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Portland-area tourism bureau rebrands as ‘Visit Portland’
After 35 years, the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau is ditching its cumbersome name for something that will make its mission obvious.
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New owner of Harpswell lobster wharf has no plans for property
Arthur Girard, who bought the property at auction, said he doesn’t intend to redevelop it.