Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.
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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Possible Saddleback sale needed federal tax benefit
The decision not to designate Rangeley an ‘opportunity zone’ dims the possibility that a Boston investment firm will buy and reopen the popular ski area.
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Concern that Maine lobster will get caught up in trade war brings congressional delegation together
A series of meetings between the lobster industry and top U.S. trade officials Friday was intended to ‘get across … how important this is to our state,’ says Sen. Angus King.
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State offers grants to businesses that hire 14- and 15-year-olds this summer
Employers complain that Maine’s increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
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Maine’s worth a visit, but a lifetime? Young professionals may need convincing
As the state tries to attract workers to stimulate the economy, it confronts a national perception problem.
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Maine DOT unveils winners of highway message board contest
Six highway safety quips are selected out of almost 2,000 submissions from people around the state.
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Foreign worker visas may bring some relief to Maine tourism industry
The Trump administration will release 15,000 more H-2B visas.
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Gardiner man killed in 3-vehicle crash on I-295 in Freeport
The accident, which snarled traffic for hours, happened when his southbound car went out of control, crossed the median and was struck broadside by a northbound vehicle, Maine State Police say.
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Bush joins fellow veterans for pancake breakfast in Kennebunkport
Back in Maine for the summer, the 41st president attends a gathering at American Legion Post 159.
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Maine tourism industry has a sunny outlook as critical summer season kicks off
Visits to the state are expected to continue a five-year growth trend, starting this holiday weekend, with advance bookings already looking strong.