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
March 23, 2015

Vassalboro to pursue Winslow sewer connection

Sanitary District Trustees unanimously agreed to look into hooking up with the Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District as the cheapest way to deal with the aging system.
Published
March 23, 2015

Somerset County burglary suspect busted by Snapchat

Fugitive Christopher Wallace, of Fairfield, posted that he was back home, then, the sheriff said, posted again that he was hiding in a cabinet.
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March 22, 2015

Oakland police plan ‘Coffee with a Cop’

Tuesday’s casual event in aimed at strengthening community relations.
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March 22, 2015

Vassalboro sewer trustees mull connection with Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District

Options to replace the current aging, potentially hazardous system will be discussed at a public hearing Monday.
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March 21, 2015

China voters approve TIF district

Residents added money to the appropriations for debt service and libraries Saturday at the at annual Town Meeting.
Published
March 20, 2015

Winslow Police Chief asks for more officers

Chief Shawn O’Leary says his officers are being put in more dangerous situations and need backup more than ever before.
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March 18, 2015

Summit officials cite cost obstacle in getting gas to Winslow

Town councilors are demanding a construction timeline from the company.
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March 18, 2015

Messalonskee Big Brothers Big Sisters program honors Cassidy Charette

The Oakland school-based mentoring program had been lobbied for by the 17-year-old, who was killed in a hayride accident last year.
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March 18, 2015

Proposed TIF district goes to China voters on Saturday

Proceeds from the TIF would be used for projects ranging from economic development to creating boat launches on China Lake.
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March 17, 2015

Benton home fire reportedly started near wood stove

Firefighters got an early start on the fire in an entryway on Crummett Street and put it out before it could damage the attached home on Tuesday.