Charles Later was arrested Sept. 2 in Bangor and charged with assaulting a police officer and other offenses.
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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In seeking 150 percent hike, Summit points out gas would still be cheaper than last year
The company says the 66 cents per therm would be its lowest rate going into the winter heating season since it began serving Maine in 2013.
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East End fumes over persistent odors from Portland sewage plant
Complaints pour in as the city’s main treatment facility operates at reduced capacity during an upgrade. Residents may be holding their noses, but they’re not holding back.
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In key advance, food waste recycling-to-energy program begins in Portland area
Ecomaine is ready to compile and ship large quantities of the area’s organic trash, offering the potential for a dramatic drop in the non-recycling waste stream.
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Scathing LePage mural tests Portland’s stance on free speech
Some people take matters into their own hands, changing the graffiti that depicted the governor in Ku Klux Klan garb so that his likeness has Mickey Mouse ears.
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Falmouth’s plan for development involving turnpike spur falls behind
No contract was signed in June as expected for the project, which includes the removal of turnpike ramps as the town works to extend the commercial corridor along Route 1.
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Busy Labor Day weekend caps hot summer tourism season for Maine
Low gas prices and hot, dry weather contributed to full hotels and heavy traffic in Maine over the long weekend.
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York County sheriff warns of phone scammer posing as deputy
Sheriff William King says the caller tells residents they missed jury duty and threatens them with arrest unless they buy prepaid money cards.
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Legislator complains Maine is shortchanging Lewiston-Auburn rail study
The Legislature allocated $500,000 for the study in its 2016 budget, but the Department of Transportation estimates it will cost half that.
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NYC comedian says he baited LePage to make racial remarks
Andrew Ritchie says he was vacationing in Maine and couldn’t resist giving the governor a chance to ‘put his foot in his mouth.’