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 22, 2019
Portland’s bike-share request gets only one bidder
Jump wants to put up to 500 shared electric bicycles on city streets this year.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2019
Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire
Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Maine hospitality industry turns to retirees to stem labor shortage
Two York County towns tap older workers for hospitality jobs and get unexpected results.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2019
Maine DHHS adds $3 million to home heating assistance
The federally funded program helps low-income families afford home energy costs.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Maine Supreme Judicial Court rejects appeal in harbor pilot fee case
The court has thrown out an appeal from Portland’s Board of Harbor Commissioners to overturn a court ruling that they improperly set rates.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2019
Waterfront group seeks money for Portland harbor dredging
Advocates try to raise up to $30 million to dredge and dispose of sediment built up at piers and wharves in Portland and South Portland.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2019
Democrat’s bill offers incentive for developers to build affordable housing
The legislation’s sponsor acknowledges that even the $80 million effort won’t meet the state’s ‘immense need.’
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2019
Pregnant woman killed in western Maine snowmobile crash
Elizabeth Abelson of Gloucester, Mass., died Saturday after losing control on a trail in Oxford County.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2019
Maine Episcopalians elect openly gay bishop
One of five finalists, the Rev. Thomas James Brown ‘clearly … made an impression.’ He expects to be consecrated in June.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2019
Ferry operator decided last year to leave Portland. Now, city says it can’t come back.
Facing delays in setting up service in Bar Harbor, Bay Ferries asks to operate out of Portland this year – but that ship had sailed.
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