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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 and Portland officials rally to increase building heights on waterfront
A controversial proposal to allow taller buildings is called a requirement for a cold storage warehouse on western Commercial Street.
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Janine Bisaillon-Cary to step down as president of Maine International Trade Center
The current vice president, Wade Merritt, is expected to be the new head of the organization.
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Bay Ferries reports strong early sales for Portland-Nova Scotia route
Ticket sales are up five-fold for the ferry, which starts its season at the end of the month.
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Gov. LePage and Hayes dig in on dispute over bonds
Transportation projects are on hold as the governor and state treasurer clash over hiring an out-of-state bond agent.
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Spat between LePage and Maine treasurer puts construction projects on hold
Contractors are fuming that they can’t start on time-sensitive projects being held hostage by a political disagreement.
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Navy SEAL from Falmouth was ‘incredible warrior,’ remembered for his drive, leadership
Kyle Milliken, who was killed last week in Somalia, graduated from UConn in 2001 and was studying for an MBA at William & Mary.
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Navy SEAL killed in Somalia was Falmouth native
Kyle Milliken, 38, was killed Friday during an operation against the terrorist group al-Shabab, the Pentagon says.
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Six Maine companies win prized slots in trade show’s exporter showcase
The diverse set of businesses will be featured on Trade Day in Bangor to raise their international profile.
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Relief in sight for Maine’s hospitality industry on hiring foreign seasonal workers
A congressional budget deal reached Sunday would raise the H-2B visa cap, allowing Maine’s hotels and restaurants to bring in badly needed temporary help.