Police say they talked down a man threatening to throw himself from an I-295 overpass Saturday.
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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State investigating marijuana advertising at Lewiston Colisée
Maine law forbids placing ads for marijuana in places where it may reach those under 21 years old.
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Wilton woman charged with stealing car with 3 children inside
Shannon Lee Dupree, 42, allegedly took the vehicle from a convenience store and led police on a chase from Livermore to North Jay.
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Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute
The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.
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State approves power-purchase contract with UMaine wind project
The 20-year agreement requires CMP to buy electricity from an experimental floating wind turbine off the Maine coast.
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Maine hospitality industry plans free culinary training
A grant will fund training for 125 Mainers to fill gaps in the state’s food service businesses.
Posted inBusiness, News
Portland adds direct flights to Minnesota with low-cost airline’s new summer route
Sun Country Airlines plans twice-weekly flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul starting in June.
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Holiday campaign blitz aims to lure young professionals back home
Live and Work in Maine’s ‘Boomerang Weekend’ targets young Mainers who have left the state and may be visiting friends and family.
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Just the ticket: Concord Coach Lines sees more than 50 percent growth in 10 years
The American Bus Association says attention to customer service and carefully planned expansions make the intercity bus service a national model.
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Southwest Airlines has a plan to ease noise from flights into Jetport
The airline hopes to get FAA approval for a new approach that will limit noise in South Portland neighborhoods. That process will take at least a year.