The company recently completed a four-month inspection and replacement program on equipment that was installed improperly by a contractor.
Peter McGuire
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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After social media blitz, Waterville cancer patient to get treatment
Heather Black spent weeks fighting with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to cover a trial radiation therapy for breast cancer.
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Central Maine seniors celebrate Christmas in July
Annual party at Melody Ranch in Fairfield attracts 200 residents of area nursing homes.
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RSU 18 uses $463,000 in state funding to help correct half-million-dollar revenue shortfall
The mistake means the five district towns will have to pay less in taxes than expected this year.
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Long Pond camp proposal in Rome alarms neighbors
The Planning Board might consider an application in September for Camp Caruso, which would serve 48 boys from foster homes during a season.
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Decision on recycling schedule surprises Waterville mayor, councilors
The city administration elected not to use public works crews to pick up recycling on some weeks, but councilors think the decision should have been discussed beforehand.
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Waterville may be dropping efforts to offer bi-weekly recycling collection
A contractor’s busy schedule means it can’t pick up recyclables every other week, even though city officials had hoped to offer the service.
Posted inLifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival, News
‘Tumbledown’ yields first-ever sold-out MIFF opening night
Friday’s screening marked the beginning of the Waterville film festival, which goes on for more than a week and features 100 films.
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Oakland proposes new police station to replace aging building
The department wants to get out of its current station, a converted farmhouse that poses safety problems for officers and the public.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Oakland discovers $170,000 school mix-up that will hike taxes
Town officials complain Oakland will spend more than expected in school taxes because tax rate calculations were based on inaccurate information provided by the school district.