The state will use money it received in the Volkswagen settlement to fund the program, which also will include at least 50 vehicle charging stations.
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Group including lobstermen wants state to clamp down on aquaculture licenses
Organizers of a petition demand a moratorium on large aquaculture leases while additional rules are drafted.
advertisement
Posted inCops & Courts, News
Portland police continue investigation of deadly shooting
Crime scene investigators on Sunday continued to work at a house in Riverton where a 22-year old man was shot and killed early Saturday.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
‘Milk Street: Tuesday Nights’ elevates quick weekday meals
The recipes experiment with bold flavors without getting too complicated and time consuming.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
A bump in revenue means a bonus for 5,400 employees of L.L. Bean
The company’s 1% sales revenue gain over 2017 will translate to bonuses and additional contributions to employee 401(k) plans.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine exporters saw a 4% increase last year, but wonder about lost potential
While the value of the state’s exports grew, that growth was blunted by trade tensions caused by import tariffs in critical markets.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Southwest says Boeing Max 8 jets used on Baltimore-Portland route are safe
The airline says it is confident in the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft, which have been involved in 2 fatal crashes in 6 months, and will continue flying them.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Seasonal businesses could again get subsidies for hiring teen workers
Last year’s pilot program paid out $12,743 in grants to 16 businesses to partially cover wages, according to Maine Department of Labor records.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Construction costs threaten to blunt development boom
Expensive materials and a scarcity of skilled laborers are pushing prices for new building to the highest point since the Great Recession.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Technology poised to change home-buying traditions
The advent of new software allows a homeowner to sell a home in a couple of days without any dickering – or Realtors.