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.
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...
Economic development

From the Editor: Despite concerns, development continues at a brisk pace

Developers are getting projects done in Maine — and Greater Portland in particular — because the numbers support development and with construction costs lower than other areas.
Health care

🔒Dental clinic will fill a need in Waldo County

Residents of Waldo County, population 40,600, have limited access to dental care, with just one dentist for every 5,741 residents — double the state average, according to a recent study.
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Made in Maine

Kingfield conference will focus on ‘Maine made’ products

The event is part of Greater Franklin Marketing Meetup, to be held Monday, June 1, at the Study, Kingfield's community co-working space.
Tourism & Recreation

As Americans hit the road this weekend, some Mainers will stay put

Amid the travel frenzy, a Mainebiz poll of readers shows two-thirds of respondents plan to stay put this weekend.
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