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 6, 2015

Judge rules that T-Mobile in Oakland violated US labor laws

The company required an employee to sign confidentiality agreements during internal investigations into her sexual harassment complaint.
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August 6, 2015

Judge rules in favor of Winslow police officers in excessive-force case

The recommended judgment, issued Wednesday, granted a motion for summary judgment for the town and three officers on almost all counts.
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August 5, 2015

Vassalboro house to be razed to make way for public gazebo

Ray Breton plans to expand access to a popular swimming hole on Outlet Stream.
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August 5, 2015

Construction on dangerous First Rangeway intersection in Waterville delayed

The five-way intersection’s crash rate is three times what the state considers dangerous, but bids for the work came in too high to complete it.
Published
August 4, 2015

Waterville council to reconsider carwash rezoning request

Councilors voted on July 21 against rezoning the land, but Councilor Sydney Mayhew argued that the decision makes the city appear to be discouraging business.
Published
August 4, 2015

Teen makes accessible playground reality at Pine Tree Camp in Rome

Nicholas Alexander, 14, organized and raised money to make sure campers like him had a playground they could use.
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August 2, 2015

Albion summer camp plans building to honor Cassidy Charette

The Oakland teen spent six summers at the farm and her mother says it was one of her favorite places.
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August 1, 2015

Waterville, Fairfield join lawsuit against PERC managing partner

Towns allege the company misappropriated money from cities and towns to lobby for a bill municipalities opposed.
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August 1, 2015

Jorgensen’s to mark 25 years on Waterville’s Main Street

Cafe’s owners, Ginny and Steve Bolduc, plan to offer a month of specials in August.
Published
July 31, 2015

Oakland volunteer plantings give town a boost

Resident Jean Ponitz started planting flowers last year in traffic islands downtown, leading to a volunteer committee that has expanded the idea across town.