With more than 650 active listings on one house-sharing website, the city has yet to finalize new rules for the practice by homeowners.
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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Thousands of Mainers still without power after heavy snowstorm
CMP says it could take several days to restore power in some areas.
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Early cold, storms raise hopes for a snow sports rebound in Maine
Last year’s record warmth was a blow to the industry, but ski areas and snowmobile clubs are already seeing more activity.
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Maine set to enact banned plants list
After years of discussion, 33 invasives will be prohibited, including some species still sold by vendors.
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Maine lawmakers propose lowering speed on white-knuckle section of I-295
The bills would reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph between Falmouth and Brunswick.
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Fearing defunding, Planned Parenthood rallies support
The Northern New England chapter holds forums amid worries that it could be targeted by Republican foes in Congress and the Trump administration.
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Facebook phenomenon: Maine creator planning book on ‘Pantsuit Nation’
Libby Chamberlain, a Hillary Clinton fan from Brooklin, tells her millions of followers they’ll be able to read stories ‘that will inspire and connect people.’
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UMaine’s engineering program underequipped to meet rising demand for grads
UMaine estimates the engineering college will produce roughly half the graduates needed to meet the state’s demand over the next decade.
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Skowhegan-area propane dealer won’t deliver to Trump voters
A phone message at Turner LP Gas Service says they should find someone else to deliver their gas.
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Midcoast towns brace for another year of browntail moths
A regional pesticide program is among the options as forests defoliate by the acre.