Soli DG, based in South Portland, will focus marketing efforts on generating more economic benefit for the state.
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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New operations building planned for Portland shipping terminal
Relocating an existing maintenance building will free up valuable space at the facility on Commercial Street.
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Maine aims to use $21 million VW settlement to improve air quality
MDOT is seeking public input on its website and plans to hold at least 2 public meetings.
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Two new hotels with 278 rooms planned for Portland waterfront
The proposals would add to other hospitality projects in the works, as developers continue to show confidence in the city’s hot tourism market.
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Former WWII paratrooper flies over Maine in vintage Flying Fortress
The flight on the 73-year-old B-17, to be featured at a weekend air show at Owls Head, delights 89-year-old Kenneth Morang.
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Rumford mill owner taps tax credit program to help finance $56 million expansion
Catalyst Paper is getting a $12.7 million tax break under the controversial state program in order to attract investment for adding a tissue machine and creating 62 jobs.
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Bill to ban drivers’ use of handheld devices is heading to LePage’s desk
The bill has strong legislative and police support, but may not survive a possible veto by the governor.
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With diners prizing Maine oysters, farming them booms along coast
Growing demand for the bivalves brings newcomers and better prices to the state’s expanding industry, which had its highest-value crop on record in 2016.
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Bay Ferries trims The Cat summer sailing schedule
The company has canceled some sailing days as it deals with engine problems on the Portland-Nova Scotia ferry.
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‘Provence to Pondicherry’ mixes classic French dishes with global flavors
This cookbook offers an intriguing and beautiful tour through some of France’s former colonies.