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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PublishedApril 22, 2015
Oakland moves forward with dog waste regulation
Residents are largely receptive to the proposed ordinance, but the town manager says it will be hard to enforce.
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PublishedApril 21, 2015
SAD 49 proposes tax hikes to cover budget increase
The $26.3 million spending plan could mean tax rate increases of up to 15 percent in the four-town district.
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PublishedApril 21, 2015
Benton considers renewed agreement with Time Warner
Selectmen decline to add a franchise fee which they consider an unfair burden on cable subscribers if the cable provider passes the fee along to customers.
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PublishedApril 20, 2015
Maine attorney general’s office investigates dead animals at Sidney farm
The state’s agriculture department says Mark Gould left dead animals lying on his property in violation of rules over proper disposal.
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PublishedApril 16, 2015
Colby College Museum of Art honored by Mid-Maine Chamber for community service
The museum will be recognized at the chamber’s annual awards dinner April 30.
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PublishedApril 15, 2015
Winslow legislator’s bill allowing underage vets to drink at veterans halls draws fire
A committee rejected a bill that the American Legion called unnecessary and inappropriate, sponsored by Catherine Nadeau, who said the intention was to connect young and older vets.
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PublishedApril 15, 2015
Waterville Main Street’s L’Heureux to get chamber’s Customer Service Stardom Award
The office manager for the downtown organization will be honored by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce at its annual dinner.
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PublishedApril 14, 2015
Waterville Arts Fest canceled for 2015, drawing concern it’s gone for good
Organizers of the annual art exhibition in downtown Waterville hope to give artists space at other area events.
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PublishedApril 14, 2015
Divided Winslow council approves budget amendment
The proposed spending plan keeps taxes flat, but cuts $97,000 from schools and forces local education spending to drop further.
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PublishedApril 13, 2015
Winslow High School website defaced by hacker
No personal data was at risk during Friday’s attack, school officials said.
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