The $5.3 million in federal funding will pay to build out business park infrastructure as part of courting successors to the departed Great Northern Paper.
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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Proposal would further restrict short-term rentals in Portland
The housing committee is considering new rules that would increase registration fees, restrict the number of rentals in individual neighborhoods, and reinforce a 300-unit cap on rentals that are not owner-occupied.
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State aims to shut down Arundel composting company accused of polluting
Environmental regulators want to revoke composting licenses for Dubois Livestock and Excavating, which allegedly has created noxious odors, polluted a nearby stream and committed other violations.
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Leader of shipper Eimskip’s move to Portland waterfront steps down
Under Larus Isfeld, the volume and value of shipments by container more than doubled in four years and the Icelandic company reached a milestone: weekly port calls in the U.S.
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Distemper virus appears to be the culprit in the deaths of hundreds of seals
Harbor seals are particularly susceptible to the virus, which was found in most of the dead seals that were tested.
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Portland officials aim to strengthen city’s finances by expanding its tax-shelter programs
Adding to its Tax Increment Financing districts in areas of vibrant economic development could provide millions for public projects and shield the city from more cutbacks in state aid.
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Portland panel endorses sale of city-owned plot to local biotech firm
The City Council’s Economic Development Committee recommends selling a parcel in the Portland Technology Park to Capricorn Products, which has expansion plans.
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Portland to hold forum next week on self-driving public transportation
City Manager Jon Jennings is interested in exploring the potential of driverless shuttles to alleviate congestion.
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Downeaster readies for expanded Brunswick-Boston service
Once a siding project is finished in Yarmouth, the Downeaster will add two more of the runs.
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Portland has arrived as a destination for pre-wedding rituals
Drawn to the city’s vibrant food and brew scene, bachelor and bachelorette parties are all the rage.