The money would be spent on highway construction, ports, railroads and stream crossing improvements.
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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Cannabis offers intriguing tourism possibilities for Maine
But pot-themed dinners and weekend retreats, hotel marijuana clubs and more may be a long way off because of political and legal uncertainties.
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Property next to City Hall – site of former Press Herald printing plant – changes hands
A company that has built condominiums in Portland bought the 2.2-acre property on Congress Street last month for an undisclosed price.
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Florida developer proposes 128-room hotel on Fore Street in Portland
The project and 2 other hotels proposed this year could add more than 400 rooms to downtown Portland.
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Cookbook review: ‘K is for Korean’ makes the cuisine accessible and fast
Stock your pantry with three essential ingredients, and you’ll be ready to roll.
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After the storm, businesses with power see a surge in demand
Gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants and hotels that have electricity are swarmed by customers seeking food, gas or a bed for the night.
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Portland Metro drafts plan to merge South Portland bus service
The regional transit authority says consolidation can save the city money and simplify regional public transportation.
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Portland jetport, FAA officials say several factors contributed to soaring noise complaints
Radar outages, a new mowing schedule and runway maintenance likely accounted for an increase in airliners flying low over South Portland neighborhoods, officials said.
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Maine’s hospitality trade groups merge to amplify their lobbying voice
The Maine Restaurant Association and Maine Innkeepers Association say they’ll be stronger together as they take on industry challenges.
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Engine failure put a big dent in The Cat’s second ferry season
Passengers on The Cat ferry increase 17 percent from 2016, but fall below expectations.