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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PublishedMay 9, 2017
Gov. LePage and Hayes dig in on dispute over bonds
Transportation projects are on hold as the governor and state treasurer clash over hiring an out-of-state bond agent.
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PublishedMay 9, 2017
Spat between LePage and Maine treasurer puts construction projects on hold
Contractors are fuming that they can’t start on time-sensitive projects being held hostage by a political disagreement.
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PublishedMay 7, 2017
Navy SEAL from Falmouth was ‘incredible warrior,’ remembered for his drive, leadership
Kyle Milliken, who was killed last week in Somalia, graduated from UConn in 2001 and was studying for an MBA at William & Mary.
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PublishedMay 6, 2017
Navy SEAL killed in Somalia was Falmouth native
Kyle Milliken, 38, was killed Friday during an operation against the terrorist group al-Shabab, the Pentagon says.
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PublishedMay 2, 2017
Six Maine companies win prized slots in trade show’s exporter showcase
The diverse set of businesses will be featured on Trade Day in Bangor to raise their international profile.
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PublishedMay 1, 2017
Relief in sight for Maine’s hospitality industry on hiring foreign seasonal workers
A congressional budget deal reached Sunday would raise the H-2B visa cap, allowing Maine’s hotels and restaurants to bring in badly needed temporary help.
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PublishedApril 28, 2017
Portland hardware warehouse to close in 2019
Emery-Waterhouse, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, will close its Rand Road distribution center and eliminate 100 positions in a company restructuring.
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PublishedApril 27, 2017
Portland-area tourism bureau rebrands as ‘Visit Portland’
After 35 years, the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau is ditching its cumbersome name for something that will make its mission obvious.
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PublishedApril 26, 2017
New owner of Harpswell lobster wharf has no plans for property
Arthur Girard, who bought the property at auction, said he doesn’t intend to redevelop it.
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PublishedApril 25, 2017
Annual report shows exports a bright spot in Maine’s economy
International trade is hailed in the Measures of Growth report, while other sectors fall short.
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