Peter McGuire

Portland Press Herald

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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Published
February 8, 2022

More than a hill of beans: Roux developer seeks zoning for 16- to 17-story building

The institute wants zoning changes to allow large residential high-rise on the former B&M Baked Beans property.
Published
February 6, 2022

Mills administration cracking down on employer wage and hour violations

The state Department of Labor returned about $470,000 in unpaid wages to Maine workers in 2021, almost double the amount in 2019. Now it is naming violators online.
Published
February 2, 2022

To-go cocktails may stay awhile in Maine, but health advocates say not forever

Bars and restaurants say to-go alcohol sales have helped them weather the pandemic, but public health organizations say they shouldn’t continue indefinitely.
Published
February 2, 2022

Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection

Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.
Published
January 28, 2022

Bill would make more than 30,000 salaried workers in Maine eligible for overtime

A legislative panel has endorsed a proposal to increase the salary threshold for overtime pay to more than $57,000 despite strong objections from pro-business groups.
Published
January 25, 2022

Maine reports stronger hiring, lower jobless rate in December

The state added about 1,800 jobs and unemployment fell to 4.7%, Maine’s lowest rate since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Published
January 18, 2022

Maine highway planners look to new federal funding for village projects

The state’s newest three-year highway plan focuses on paving and bridges, but transportation officials hope federal grant funding can change its approach in Maine downtowns.
Published
January 18, 2022

Conservation groups seek new rules to protect Maine lakes from invasive species

Maine’s thousands of pristine lakes and ponds have largely avoided widespread infestations, but the state’s luck could run out without more protections, advocates say.
Published
January 12, 2022

Pingree and Collins press Postal Service for answers on mail delays

Some Maine residents have complained in recent weeks that regular mail is being delayed for days or going undelivered.
Published
January 10, 2022

Omicron surge exacerbates challenges in the workplace

The infectious variant has forced employers to shut their doors temporarily, sent students back to remote education and limited critical social and public safety services.