The state’s environmental agency is drafting legislation to prod manufacturers to pay a portion of recycling costs, while cities and towns grapple with what to do with their recyclables now.
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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Punishing thunderstorms roll through Maine
More than 18,000 CMP and Emera Maine customers were without power at the height of the storms, and there may have been a microburst in Androscoggin County.
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Daily Portland-to-Boston flights set to start in September
Cape Air will offer 4 daily round trips on a Cessna 402, a twin-engine, propeller-driven airplane with seating for 9 passengers.
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Maine wardens urge safety after multiple ATV crashes
At least 6 people were injured in crashes on the Fourth of July, the Maine Warden Service says.
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North Carolina company buys Biddeford rope maker
The operations of Sterling Rope Co. – which manufactures ropes for technical climbing, search and rescue, and industrial safety – will not be affected by the sale, new owners say.
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Police and motorists prepare for ban on handling phones while driving
The state law against holding a cellphone or other device while driving is set to take effect in mid-September.
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In a first, Portland airport will regulate ride-sharing companies
A new state law exempts the Portland and Bangor airports from a ban on local regulation of companies like Uber and Lyft.
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MaineHealth gives employees in Portland area free bus passes
About 10,000 workers can ride public buses in Portland and South Portland for free as part of a traffic-calming initiative by the health care company.
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Owner says noise problem will influence plans for shows at Rock Row
Noise data from the first 3 concerts at the Westbrook complex will be analyzed as Waterstone Properties considers a permanent performance space.
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New owners have high-end plans for landmark building in downtown Portland
The companies that bought the People’s United Bank building in Monument Square this month say they will get Portland’s first skyscraper ‘back to where it should be.’