Petitioners collected at least 32,000 signatures for a June referendum at the polls last Tuesday.
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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Casco man killed in Naples crash
Carroll Morton, 39, died when the car he was driving hit a large tree on Edes Falls Road, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Standish woman arrested in stabbing of man
Melissa Solak, 38, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault – domestic violence.
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Five people hospitalized after Durham fire
The blaze broke out Saturday morning in a mobile home on Country Acres Road, authorities say.
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Maine plans swifter protocols for shellfish monitoring
After a toxic algae bloom caused a second recall in as many years, the state is planning to close suspect harvesting areas much faster.
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Boutique-style hotel planned as next step in Thompson’s Point redevelopment
Developers hope to attract guests with events, concerts and businesses in the redeveloped industrial yard.
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In times like these, Mainers can appreciate the humble utility pole
Central Maine Power has had to replace 1,416 poles broken in the wind storm that tore through Maine more than a week ago.
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American Airlines to start Portland-NYC daily flights
The airline will start twice-daily nonstop flights to LaGuardia airport in April.
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Question 3 asks voters to approve $105 million bond for roads and bridges
The money would be spent on highway construction, ports, railroads and stream crossing improvements.
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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.