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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PublishedAugust 15, 2017
New operations building planned for Portland shipping terminal
Relocating an existing maintenance building will free up valuable space at the facility on Commercial Street.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2017
Maine aims to use $21 million VW settlement to improve air quality
MDOT is seeking public input on its website and plans to hold at least 2 public meetings.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2017
Metro bus service to launch major expansion to Gorham, Westbrook
The project includes 2 new bus lines and an unrestricted transit pass program for USM students and staff.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2017
Two new hotels with 278 rooms planned for Portland waterfront
The proposals would add to other hospitality projects in the works, as developers continue to show confidence in the city’s hot tourism market.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2017
Former WWII paratrooper flies over Maine in vintage Flying Fortress
The flight on the 73-year-old B-17, to be featured at a weekend air show at Owls Head, delights 89-year-old Kenneth Morang.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2017
Portland sees a rare spurt in plans for housing subdivisions
Three proposals call for 119 single-family homes outside the downtown as developers respond to strong demand.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2017
Rumford mill owner taps tax credit program to help finance $56 million expansion
Catalyst Paper is getting a $12.7 million tax break under the controversial state program in order to attract investment for adding a tissue machine and creating 62 jobs.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2017
Bill to ban drivers’ use of handheld devices is heading to LePage’s desk
The bill has strong legislative and police support, but may not survive a possible veto by the governor.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2017
Portland Planning Board backs zoning change that would allow 68-foot warehouse on waterfront
The City Council must still vote on the zoning amendments, which call for increased building heights in certain areas and visual corridors between structures.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2017
With diners prizing Maine oysters, farming them booms along coast
Growing demand for the bivalves brings newcomers and better prices to the state’s expanding industry, which had its highest-value crop on record in 2016.
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