Peter Van Allen

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Peter has more than three decades of experience as a business journalist, working for a range of media companies. He has been a staff reporter or business editor at the Courier-Post, a Gannett newspaper in New Jersey; the Post-Tribune, which was then a Knight-Ridder newspaper, in Gary, Ind.; American Banker, a Thomson Reuters trade publication in New York City; and Philadelphia Business Journal, which is owned by American City Business Journals/Newhouse. As a freelancer, he has contributed stories and photos to the New York Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer, WoodenBoat, Small Boats Monthly, Rowing News and the Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette, which he delivered on a paper route as kid. He has three kids and lives with his wife, Jennifer, and family in Yarmouth.
Economy

Small business optimism turns to pessimism amid labor challenges

In May, 29% of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, marking the lowest level since May 2020.
Commentary

🔒From the Editor: On the Road with Mainebiz

We do six "On the Road" events a year and this year we’ve made stops in Yarmouth, Rockland/Owls Head and Orono, with treks coming up to Houlton (June 24), Rumford (July 22) and Fryeburg (Sept. 23).
Startups & Entrepreneurs

🔒Entrepreneurs score big at SCORE luncheon

Eight entrepreneurs from around Maine were feted on Wednesday at the annual SCORE luncheon. The event, which was attended by roughly 120 people, was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport.
Housing

Maine home sales fall by nearly 3% in May

According to Maine Listings, 1,206 single-family existing homes were sold in May and the median sales price was unchanged compared to last year at $425,000.
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Transportation

Rail authority to hold forum on Amtrak Downeaster’s future

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority will hold an open house in Portland on Tuesday, June 9, as it maps out long-term development plans.
Retail & Food Service

🔒Store featuring ‘vintage, upcycled’ goods opens on Congress Street in Portland

Amity's Maine Vintage is set to open today, June 5, at 578 Congress St. in the city's Arts District.
C-suite

🔒Augusta company that manages software for federal programs gets new CEO

Patrick Cunningham will take over from John Joseph, who is retiring.
Retail & Food Service

TrueValue in Freeport closes, inventory will be auctioned

Equipment being auctioned includes two forklifts, a 40-foot storage container and storage sheds, according to the auctioneer's listing.
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Manufacturing

🔒Hancock Lumber looks to have ‘panel’ factory ready by early 2027

The Oxford plant reflects a growing trend among construction firms toward more efficient build times.
Marketing & Media

🔒From the Editor: Mainebiz takes home eight awards from annual conference

Mainebiz recently returned from the annual Alliance of Area Business Publishers conference in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. It’s always...
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