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
April 13, 2015

Summit Natural Gas to shut off service for repairs to equipment in Waterville area

The gas company says electrofusion tees in the Waterville area were improperly installed by a contractor, but there are no immediate safety concerns.
Published
April 12, 2015

Couple works to restore St. Bridget’s church in Vassalboro

Rachel Kilbride says buying the church property and renovating it is ‘the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken.’
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April 12, 2015

Volunteers, donors keep Cassidy Charette’s memory alive

Teams raised more than $36,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Saturday in teen’s memory.
Published
April 12, 2015

Winslow council to consider budget options

One version of the $21 million budget includes a reduction in education spending.
Published
April 12, 2015

Winslow seeks summary judgment of lawsuit alleging police used excessive force

Town asks federal judge to decide two of three counts in its favor in suit filed by William Sadulski in January 2014.
Published
April 11, 2015

Woodchips fly at 2015 Colby Mud Meet

Coed woodsmen competition featured nine teams from across the northeast U.S. and Canada.
Published
April 9, 2015

Oakland council to consider dog waste ordinance

After a resident complained about dog feces on sidewalks and other public property, the town may consider fines for owners who don’t pick up.
Published
April 8, 2015

Fairfield council approves sewer rate hike

Customers will see an increase in charges in the next billing period ending June 2015.
Published
April 7, 2015

Midstate Berkshire move to Winslow could cost Waterville $120,000

The company hopes to eventually hire back some of its workers, but the Waterville facility, on West River Road, is likely to stay closed.
Published
April 4, 2015

Kennebec County sheriff asks local police to limit arrests amid jail overcrowding

County officials worry that jail overcrowding could cost millions, but some local police chiefs say individual communities have their own standards for removing lawbreakers from the streets.