Saying regulations proposed by the city are too restrictive, committee members discuss a set of rules for property owners to operate the rentals on a casual and commercial basis.
Peter McGuire
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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Farmers offered aid as drought expands its grip on Maine
Roughly 1.2 million people, nearly the state’s entire population, are now living in areas experiencing drought.
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Yarmouth to vote on restrictions to where sex offenders can live
A proposed ordinance would prevent offenders convicted of crimes against children under age 14 from living 750 feet from a school.
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Freeport voters to decide on charter changes
Two amendments would make it easier to sign and circulate petitions for the town ballot.
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Knight’s Pond Preserve, whose funding was caught up in politics, gets its money
Three organizations filed paperwork Tuesday to receive $225,000 from the Land for Maine’s Future program.
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Short-term rentals bring needed cash, Portland residents tell committee considering new rules
Many at Thursday’s public hearing speak in favor of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, but some say Portland must crack down on rogue operators.
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Some Down East shellfishing areas reopened
Declining biotoxin levels allow Maine authorities to lift restrictions on harvesting for parts of Washington and Hancock counties.
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Portland accidentally threatens 2,000 households with prosecution
The city mistakenly mails residents violation notices intended for landlords who have not registered rental apartments with the housing safety office.
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Rules for short-term rentals like those through Airbnb proposed in Portland
The regulations would allow rentals only at primary residences and would limit the number of guests to six, but critics call the rules too restrictive.
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Falmouth teen puts spotlight on mental illness with flowery tribute to lost friends
After her two best friends committed suicide, Julia Hansen decides to plant hope gardens.