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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PublishedApril 29, 2018
Maine sees unexpected sales growth as shoppers pay up online
For years online retailers avoided charging state and local sales taxes, but that is beginning to change.
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PublishedApril 18, 2018
Islesboro residents outraged by new flat-fare structure that will double cost of ferry trip
But an official on North Haven says most residents of the 6 Penobscot Bay islands served by the state ferry service welcome the $11 round-trip fare to any of the islands.
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PublishedApril 16, 2018
Lewiston attorneys to make Supreme Court arguments in landmark e-commerce tax case
The law firm Brann and Isaacson has developed a niche representing online retailers, starting 50 years ago with L.L. Bean.
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PublishedApril 15, 2018
For shelter dogs from away, door’s wide open in Maine
Caravans of canine-laden vehicles make their way north each month where demand is high for dogs and local supply is low.
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PublishedApril 10, 2018
In new cautionary approach, Maine shellfish areas will be closed at first sign of toxins
Previously, regulators monitored the presence of certain toxins and shut down fishing when they exceeded safe limits.
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PublishedApril 9, 2018
Berwick Sewer District employees plead guilty in rare criminal case brought by DEP
The two were charged with criminal violations after fabricating test results and monthly sewage discharge reports to the state, the DEP says.
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PublishedApril 6, 2018
CMP says internal audit offers no explanation for spike in some customers’ energy bills
The power delivery company says its billing and smart meter networks appear to be working well, but Maine’s public advocate isn’t satisfied.
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PublishedApril 5, 2018
Low unemployment, fewer foreign workers has Maine’s seasonal businesses laboring to find help
Historically low unemployment and limited access to foreign workers have the hospitality industry in desperation and Sens. King and Collins pleading for federal relief.
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PublishedApril 4, 2018
See a lot of tourists in Maine last year? Total visits rose to 36.7 million
That’s a five-year high, but the rate of growth slowed to 2.5% and tourists’ spending barely changed despite their increased presence.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2018
State and Cianbro trade blame as new bridge opens 7 months late
The Sarah Mildred Long Bridge project is the state’s most expensive, and records show it appears to be the most contentious, with a dispute over millions in payments likely to come next.
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