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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PublishedDecember 30, 2019
Investor takeover could ‘derail’ sale of Jay mill, Verso board claims
Three board members nominated by an investment group could pave the way for a merger with another paper company, the company’s board of directors warns shareholders.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2019
Business support grows for rail-trail line linking Westbrook, Portland
Companies – and nonprofits – are lining up behind a conceptual plan to reduce traffic congestion.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2019
Fishermen hope Mainers get hooked on ugly – but delicious – monkfish
The underappreciated species is highlighted in a food demonstration next month, part of a series to interest local seafood lovers in Maine’s diverse catch.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
AAA predicts record-breaking holiday traffic in New England
The organization says nearly 5 million New Englanders will travel over the holidays, the most since it began keeping records 19 years ago.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Buyers postpone Saddleback purchase while state reviews backing
The sale of the closed ski resort will be pushed into early next year while the Finance Authority of Maine reviews the buyer’s application for state-backed debt insurance.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2019
Panel considers gas tax, state money to boost Maine’s highway funding
A commission scheduled to finish work at the end of 2019 will ask for more time to draft a long-term solution to Maine’s road funding shortfall.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2019
Maine undecided on joining regional plan to reduce vehicle pollution
The Transportation Climate Initiative proposes to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by capping and pricing tailpipe emissions throughout the Northeast.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state’s ambitious goals.
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PublishedDecember 11, 2019
Southwest adds direct flights from Portland to Nashville and Chicago
Beginning in June, the airline will offer nonstop, weekends-only service connecting the Portland International Jetport and the two cities.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2019
Scenic highway in Jackman ‘worst road’ in Maine
A section of the highway connecting Maine to Quebec has won this year’s ‘worst road’ contest, which highlights poor conditions on many state roads.
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