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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PublishedJune 13, 2017
Bar Harbor voters approve zoning plan that favors cruise ships
Residents endorse a town plan that could allow the construction of a pier for large cruise ships.
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PublishedJune 11, 2017
Cruise ship terminal proposal faces stiff opposition in Bar Harbor
A proposal to expand an abandoned pier in Bar Harbor – and welcome even more cruise ship traffic ashore – exposes deep divisions in the community.
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PublishedJune 7, 2017
$50 million Research & Development bond goes to voters
If passed, most of the funding will be used to help Maine tech and research firms invest in equipment and infrastructure.
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PublishedJune 2, 2017
Maine Beer Box begins voyage to give local brews international exposure
Beers from 40 Maine breweries will be poured from 78 taps on a custom-made shipping container headed for a beer festival in Iceland in late June.
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Portland and state sailing toward record season for cruise ship visits
Dockings are expected to increase more than 30%, a trend that has city officials discussing a cruise terminal expansion and Bar Harbor also looking at changes.
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PublishedJune 1, 2017
Shortage of workers forces Maine hospitality businesses to scale back
Some have reduced restaurant days or limited room bookings as delays in visas for foreign workers have caused a labor shortage at the start of the tourism season.
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PublishedMay 17, 2017
‘Mad Hungry’ offers families of any size lots of good meals, and maybe leftovers
Lucinda Scala Quinn focuses on family-style meals hearty enough to feed hungry households.
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PublishedMay 15, 2017
Maine and Portland officials rally to increase building heights on waterfront
A controversial proposal to allow taller buildings is called a requirement for a cold storage warehouse on western Commercial Street.
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PublishedMay 12, 2017
Janine Bisaillon-Cary to step down as president of Maine International Trade Center
The current vice president, Wade Merritt, is expected to be the new head of the organization.
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PublishedMay 10, 2017
Bay Ferries reports strong early sales for Portland-Nova Scotia route
Ticket sales are up five-fold for the ferry, which starts its season at the end of the month.
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