Noise data from the first 3 concerts at the Westbrook complex will be analyzed as Waterstone Properties considers a permanent performance space.
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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Maine moves toward new law to make drivers keep hands off their cellphones
If the bill becomes law, Maine will join 19 other states and the District of Columbia in banning drivers from using a cellphone or other handheld device while operating a vehicle.
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UNE named U.S. representative to trans-Atlantic aquaculture panel
The Biddeford university will join dozens of organizations working to increase the production of fish farms and other aquaculture projects in 16 countries on 4 continents.
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‘Vegetables Illustrated’ sure has a lot of meat recipes
The misleading title aside, this cookbook is jam-packed with information, recipes, tips, techniques and science.
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Donations pour in, volunteers step up to help asylum seekers in Portland
Over $230,000 has been raised in recent days to assist the city as it shelters more than 200 people who have arrived in the city in the last week.
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Thousands turn out for Pride Portland! parade
At least 10,000 people march through downtown to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights.
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Cianbro gets $12 million contract for Kittery shipyard
The Pittsfield construction company will expand an outdated warehouse at the Navy base.
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Maine casinos took in a record $144 million last year. Will they stay on a roll?
The state is among a dozen that set all-time highs for gambling at casinos in 2018, according to an industry group.
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute sets up for-profit wing
The science nonprofit wants to advance its mission through the free market.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by car in Buxton
A 66-year-old Buxton woman was walking along Main Street when the incident occurred late Saturday afternoon, police say.