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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PublishedJuly 8, 2015
Mayor Isgro vetoes $37.4 million Waterville budget
In his veto message, Nick Isgro says he wants additional money from the state to go toward property tax relief, not surplus.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
Waterville council approves $37.4 million budget
Mayor Nick Isgro objected to the plan and signaled that a veto might be under consideration.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2015
Winslow police consider extra precautions at fireworks display after motorist fracas
The Police Department wants to prevent another incident like Saturday’s, in which an Oakland man reportedly hit a man in a wheelchair with his car and almost drove into a crowd of people.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2015
Planned Long Pond summer camp sparks opposition in Rome
Camp Caruso is planned for foster children to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Beaver Cove, but opponents say that’s exactly what they are trying to protect.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2015
Group offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing in Waterville, Augusta
The Down East Aids Network hopes to reach at-risk people in central Maine who are uninsured.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2015
Local food scene takes off in Belgrade Lakes village
New bakeries and take-out options augment traditional classics in the historic summer destination.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2015
Defiant Miss 4th of July contestant withdraws from pageant
Molly Lybrook decided to bow out of the Winslow 4th of July competition and not share the crown after meeting with judges Wednesday night.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2015
Police say they caught Fairfield copper thief red-handed
Joshua Dean Elliot was arrested at a Kelley Street house he broke into early Tuesday morning, and police said they found him removing copper pipe.
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PublishedJune 30, 2015
Voters approve RSU 18 budget on second try
The $34.4 million spending plan won 55 percent of the vote in the five-town school district in a ballot referendum Tuesday.
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PublishedJune 29, 2015
Some alumni, parents say Good Will-Hinckley board made the wrong move
Some worry the board’s decision to bow to pressure from Governor Paul LePage could send the wrong message to students.
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