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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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform
More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine’s economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Employment barriers for highly skilled immigrants lead to ‘brain waste’ in Maine
Hundreds of immigrants have moved to Maine in recent years, including those with expertise employers in the state desperately need. But many can’t get a job in their field.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2021
Collins, King vote to convict Trump in second impeachment trial
The former president was acquitted because the Senate did not reach a two-thirds majority.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
New jobless claims in Maine decline for fifth straight week
About 2,800 Maine residents filed an initial unemployment claim in the first week of February, down substantially from the beginning of the year.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2021
More than 6,000 Maine employers receive new pandemic aid
About $463 million in new Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans has been approved in the month since applications started.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
Gov. Mills offers compromise to give tax break to 99% of business loan recipients
The proposal would extend full state tax relief to the first $1 million received by small businesses and nonprofits under the Paycheck Protection Program.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2021
Delta to start daily flights between Portland and Minneapolis/St. Paul in May
Dismal passenger numbers last year haven’t stopped Delta Air Lines from starting new service.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2021
Study finds transportation problems cost Maine motorists over $1 billion a year
Higher operating costs, collisions and delays cost Portland-area drivers an average of almost $1,400 a year each, according to a national transportation nonprofit.
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