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 heād rather be playing outside. Peter has covered local news for Maine newspapers in Oxford County, Brunswick, Waterville and Portland. He holds a bachelorās degree in history from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Masterās 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 21, 2017
Maine steers new course for cruise ship industry
Soli DG, based in South Portland, will focus marketing efforts on generating more economic benefit for the state.
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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 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 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
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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PublishedJuly 14, 2017
Bay Ferries trims The Cat summer sailing schedule
The company has canceled some sailing days as it deals with engine problems on the Portland-Nova Scotia ferry.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2017
‘Provence to Pondicherry’ mixes classic French dishes with global flavors
This cookbook offers an intriguing and beautiful tour through some of France’s former colonies.
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