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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PublishedSeptember 21, 2016
Munjoy residents seek to protect Fort Sumner Park’s panoramic views
A group requests landmark status for the park on North Street to force the city to consider how any proposed development would affect the views.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
Bike shop’s pending closure marks end of era for Portland cyclists
With its lease up and owner Cheryl Oliver ready to shift gears, Back Bay Bicycle will shut its doors next week, ending a three-decade run as a key cog in the city’s cycling community.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2016
Saco enacts limits on cultivation of medical marijuana
An ordinance adopted by the City Council restricts caregivers to growing pot in two industrial zones, unless they cultivate in their private residence.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2016
Group seeks designation to preserve beloved vista at Fort Sumner Park
Residents are requesting historic landmark status in reaction to plans for condos nearby on Munjoy Hill, but the developer says he also doesn’t want to see the view spoiled.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2016
Clinton running mate Tim Kaine makes impromptu visit to Portland before fundraiser
The appearance comes as national polls show Democrat Hillary Clinton’s lead over Republican Donald Trump narrowing.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2016
Sheriff’s office apologizes for releasing wrong jail photos of Muslim protesters
Pictures of two women without their hijabs should not have been made public, Sheriff Kevin Joyce says.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
DEP eases Westbrook’s sewer violation fine
The $100,000 reduction hinges on completion of sewer system upgrades by the end of 2019.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
L.L. Bean and cemetery group reach deal ensuring access to graveyard
The company agrees to transfer a 20-foot-wide corridor to the cemetery group and will remove reference to the original access road on the site plan for its Flying Point paddling center.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Suspect is charged in car chase that ended with crash into Yarmouth house
Shane McAlister is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing a stolen car into a house last month.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2016
Missing Old Town teen found safe in Hampton, N.H.; stepfather in custody
Natalee Cole, 15, was picked up at school Monday by her stepfather, Christopher Julian, police say.
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