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 16, 2018
Maine about to get a humid, scorching prelude to summer
Monday’s daytime high temperatures will hit 90 degrees, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
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PublishedJune 12, 2018
New voting system credited for strong turnout for Maine primaries
Some voters took ranked-choice voting in stride while others were confused in the state’s first rollout of a new way to vote.
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PublishedJune 12, 2018
As Mainers vote in first ranked-choice election, LePage says he ‘probably’ won’t certify referendum results
With a proposal on the ballot to keep ranked-choice voting, the governors calls it ‘the most horrific thing in the world.’ But the secretary of state says LePage can’t stop the results of Tuesday’s voting from taking effect.
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Portland harbor commissioners appeal ruling against higher pilot fees
Board members disagree with a Superior Court judge’s finding that they erred in approving a large increase in pilot fees for large ships.
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PublishedJune 9, 2018
Transportation advocates want more analysis before any widening of Maine Turnpike
An advisory panel will submit recommendations in July, and some think the turnpike authority can ease projected congestion in the Portland area without a massive construction project.
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PublishedJune 8, 2018
Startup betting Maine is ready for its Airbnb-style comfy campsites
Tentrr expects to have 200 semipermanent sites in the state by the end of this year, offering a softer experience with a little less dirt, bugs and cold.
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PublishedJune 6, 2018
Downeaster rail pass offers low-cost service between 6 stations in Maine
The $19 pass covers 10 one-way trips over a week and is geared toward tourists, who can travel between stops that are a short distance from a downtown or an attraction.
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PublishedJune 6, 2018
Dire traffic outlook adds urgency to plan for widening 11 miles of Maine Turnpike in Portland area
A congestion report is nearly ready for release as officials look to expand the busy highway from South Portland to Falmouth at an estimated cost of at least $142.7 million.
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PublishedJune 5, 2018
Airbnb paid Maine $5.3 million in taxes last year
The online home-sharing service inked an agreement to collect and remit taxes on behalf of Maine hosts last year.
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PublishedJune 4, 2018
Judge reverses huge hike in Portland Harbor pilot fees, saying board lacked evidence to approve it
Portland harbor commissioners approved the increase for the Portland Pilots without financial records showing how much it costs to provide the service, says Justice Lance Walker.
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