Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
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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Frontier Airlines to offer spring flights between Portland and Tampa
The budget airline will offer a month of direct flights to the popular Florida destination three days a week starting in April.
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Labor department restarts coaching program for jobless Mainers
Some people collecting unemployment benefits will get one-on-one help from career specialists to get back to work.
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State opposes bill that would extend jobless benefits to Maine’s self-employed workers
The Maine Department of Labor says federal laws would have to change before it could set up a system to benefit workers who are not covered by state unemployment insurance.
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Trade group again names Portland’s jetport best in North America
Maine’s biggest airport received top marks for customer service for the fourth year in a row.
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More Mainers could claim unemployment under new rules
The number of initial unemployment claims filed per week has dropped since the beginning of the year but remains higher than in previous years.
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Maine pandemic relief loan recipients grow to 8,500 in latest round
The federal program offers a lifeline to small employers struggling amid the pandemic-triggered economic recession.
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Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform
More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine’s economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.
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Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
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New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.