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 7, 2016
Yarmouth overwhelmingly approves school spending proposal
More than 500 attend the town meeting and most support the municipal budget and a 5 percent increase in education spending.
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PublishedJune 7, 2016
Two Democrats running for Cumberland County Registrar of Probate
Jessica Joseph and Nadeen Daniels are competing for a chance to run against Republican James Hughes for the position in November.
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PublishedJune 4, 2016
Yarmouth school budget foes make final push in advance of town meeting vote
Anti-budget activists have spent on ads and mailed pamphlets urging voters to oppose a $23.1 million budget at town meeting on Tuesday.
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PublishedJune 3, 2016
Metro bus service offers free rides today with launch of ride-tracking tools
The free rides start at 4 p.m. during the June First Friday art walk in Portland.
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PublishedJune 3, 2016
Portland sets new rules for vendors near visiting cruise ships
Those peddling to tourists in the area are dealing with restrictions on where they can set up shop. And not everybody’s on board.
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PublishedJune 2, 2016
Two candidates from Cumberland running for vacant school board seat
The two men are seeking to serve the remaining year of a term on the School Administrative District 51 board.
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PublishedJune 1, 2016
Maine Farmland Trust leader named head of national organization
After 20 years at the state trust, John Piotti of Unity will be president and CEO of the American Farmland Trust in Washington, D.C.
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PublishedJune 1, 2016
Freeport voters to consider bag ban, charter amendment
Residents will consider a ban on disposable shopping bags, joining a growing number of Maine communities prohibiting or regulating shopping bags.
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PublishedJune 1, 2016
Three competing for seats on Yarmouth School Committee
Incumbent faces challenges from political newcomers for two open seats on the panel.
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PublishedMay 31, 2016
Five vie for seats on North Yarmouth Board of Selectmen
A campaign for two seats on the board focuses on economic development and growth
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