The nearly $600,000 grant can be used for training, land access and others programs that support farming in Maine.
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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Bus companies question Portland Metro-USM deal
Four motor coach companies accuse the transit agency and university of undercutting private enterprise and wasting taxpayer money.
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Proposed trail along unused tracks would connect Portland, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth
Regional planners are drafting a feasibility assessment for a trail designed for walking, running and as bicycle commuter corridor.
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Maine company’s solar power systems to aid Puerto Rico
ReVision Energy will help provide the islanders with the means to charge their phones and other small gadgets.
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Inspection reveals 19 fire-safety violations at troubled Time & Temperature building
The owner of the Portland office tower is working to remedy the problems, including a lack of sprinkler systems or hard-wired smoke detectors on some floors.
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Record traffic expected on New England roads over Thanksgiving holiday
With a strong economy, affordable gas and a decent weather forecast, the Maine Turnpike Authority predicts that traffic volume will top last year’s record-breaking 1 million tolls paid.
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Federal mandates threaten The Cat ferry service between Portland and Nova Scotia
Customs officials won’t provide required inspection services in 2018 unless Portland’s facilities are upgraded, but the city is balking at the cost of up to $7 million.
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Portland Harbor board resets pilot rates – and the pilots are fuming
Opponents say the lower minimum fee for piloting ships into the harbor was enacted improperly.
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Maine outdoor companies to form trade group
More than 25 companies are launching Maine Outdoor Brands to promote manufacturers, retailers and other outdoor-focused companies.
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Labor shortage challenges Maine ski resorts to be creative as season opens
In one of the tightest labor markets in recent memory, the state’s 2 major resorts are using new strategies to fill hundreds of jobs.