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, 2019
Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program
As the state considers expanding gambling options, clinicians warn there are not enough resources to help people addicted to games of chance.
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PublishedMay 6, 2019
Advocates push $80 million in public funding for low-income apartments
A measure in the State House would give developers tax incentives that could double the number of affordable housing units currently being constructed, backers say.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs
Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Construction prices that have ‘blown past estimates’ force state to ditch road projects
With bids coming in much higher than anticipated, the Department of Transportation will cut tens of millions of dollars in planned improvements.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Metro seeks more money from towns to fuel Breez bus service
With federal backing expected to run out, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick will have to pay more to keep the popular express commuter service running to their communities.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Lewiston man, 75, dies from burns after clothes catch fire
Victor Lauze was severely burned after his clothes caught fire when he was smoking, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Human remains found during search for missing Bangor man
About 35 people, including game wardens and canine teams, took part in the search, and the remains were located Sunday morning near Stillwater Avenue, the Maine Warden Service says.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Tough times for blueberry growers reflect global struggles
A legacy industry in Maine tries to adjust in the face of increased competition and simmering resentments.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Panel endorses changing Maine blueberry commission as tensions rise
It backs a bill to expand membership of the group that promotes one of the state’s signature industries as it weathers a severe downturn.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Maine state parks get into the glamping business
The state will offer 10 luxury tent sites in parks across Maine through Tentrr, an online camping platform.
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