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
August 17, 2015

Suspicious box on Colby College campus probed by Maine State Police

College security found the fireproof strong box near a building on campus early Sunday morning.
Published
August 17, 2015

Waterville woman charged in connection with turkey hunting accident

Janice Jacques has been charged with one count of assault while hunting after shooting her husband during a hunt in China.
Published
August 17, 2015

Burton was afraid he’d get shot, didn’t like the bugs, lawyer says

A bail hearing was postponed Monday for Robert Burton, who was on the run for two months and is charged with killing Stephanie Gebo June 5.
Published
August 15, 2015

In impaired central Maine lakes, alewives have outsized impact

After decades of poor water quality, central Maine lakes such as Vasslaboro’s Webber Pond improve after alewives are reintroduced.
Published
August 12, 2015

Benton cell tower proposal sparks outrage from residents

Neighbors of the proposed Benton Avenue site are concerned about safety and health implications of the proposed 80-foot tower.
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August 11, 2015

Agriculture department drops case against Sidney farmer over dead animals

Mark Gould cleaned up carcasses on his Norman Road property after a civil complaint was filed against him in Waterville court, according to the attorney general’s office.
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August 11, 2015

Waterville police charge alleged Wal-Mart shoplifter, find items stolen from Augusta store

Noah Herrin was arrested Monday night and charged with felony theft after trying to steal computers from the Waterville Commons department store, police said.
Published
August 10, 2015

Man arrested after severe attack on woman in Winslow

Thomas Bouchard faces an aggravated assault charge for allegedly hitting a woman in the face in a Halifax Street apartment Sunday night.
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August 8, 2015

Waterville Planning Board chairman questions car wash zoning request

David Geller said the Planning Board shouldn’t act on the application because the City Council has yet to decide whether to rezone the parcel to allow the development.
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August 7, 2015

Plan for former Seton hospital in Waterville includes preschool, offices

Developer Kevin Mattson bought the former MaineGeneral building on Chase Avenue for $500,000 two years ago and plans a preschool for autistic children, among other things.