Nearly 1,500 Maine companies said they expect revenue and employment to drop because of the pandemic and restrictions imposed to contain it.
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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Safety work to close I-295 travel lanes and ramps north of Portland
Construction to add emergency pull-off areas on the busy stretch of highway and extend the on-ramps at exits 15 and 17 is underway and expected to go until July 3.
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Tourism groups ask Mills to reconsider 14-day quarantine as summer approaches
The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.
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Maine bus companies stalled by pandemic head to Washington for ‘rolling rally’
Hundreds of charter bus operators from across the country will drive around the National Mall on Wednesday to advocate for federal aid to the struggling industry.
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As restrictions ease, more Mainers are getting on the road again
Vehicle traffic and smartphone location data indicate movement across the state has increased since April but remains far below pre-pandemic levels.
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More road work planned for Interstate 295 in Portland
The Maine Department of Transportation will take advantage of reduced traffic to repair highway bridges faster and cheaper.
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New jobless claims surged by 16,000 last week as more workers qualified for benefits
Nearly 125,000 Mainers have now filed for unemployment benefits, roughly 18% of the state’s civilian labor force.
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Maine officials seek changes, next steps for emergency loan program
The Paycheck Protection Program loans have been a godsend for many small businesses, but some business owners say fundamental flaws in the program make them unusable for their situations.
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Maine’s two-week quarantine a deal-breaker for some seasonal residents
The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.
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Reopened businesses face pent-up demand on first day
Barber shops, hair salons, pet groomers and auto showrooms reopened Friday, some of the first to allow customers in over a month.