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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PublishedNovember 3, 2017
Cannabis offers intriguing tourism possibilities for Maine
But pot-themed dinners and weekend retreats, hotel marijuana clubs and more may be a long way off because of political and legal uncertainties.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2017
Property next to City Hall – site of former Press Herald printing plant – changes hands
A company that has built condominiums in Portland bought the 2.2-acre property on Congress Street last month for an undisclosed price.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
Florida developer proposes 128-room hotel on Fore Street in Portland
The project and 2 other hotels proposed this year could add more than 400 rooms to downtown Portland.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2017
Cookbook review: ‘K is for Korean’ makes the cuisine accessible and fast
Stock your pantry with three essential ingredients, and you’ll be ready to roll.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
After the storm, businesses with power see a surge in demand
Gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants and hotels that have electricity are swarmed by customers seeking food, gas or a bed for the night.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2017
Portland Metro drafts plan to merge South Portland bus service
The regional transit authority says consolidation can save the city money and simplify regional public transportation.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Portland jetport, FAA officials say several factors contributed to soaring noise complaints
Radar outages, a new mowing schedule and runway maintenance likely accounted for an increase in airliners flying low over South Portland neighborhoods, officials said.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2017
Maine’s hospitality trade groups merge to amplify their lobbying voice
The Maine Restaurant Association and Maine Innkeepers Association say they’ll be stronger together as they take on industry challenges.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2017
Engine failure put a big dent in The Cat’s second ferry season
Passengers on The Cat ferry increase 17 percent from 2016, but fall below expectations.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2017
Maine to emphasize road safety in future construction projects
State officials want to curb a rising trend of deaths and injuries among drivers, riders and pedestrians.
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