Dirigo Plaza would add 500,000 square feet of retail space at a former quarry site near the Maine Turnpike.
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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Portland man appeals city order to cease Airbnb rental listing
The West End resident claims selective enforcement, while city officials say they can’t ignore the violation if they know about it.
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Yarmouth’s proposed sex offender restrictions likely headed to November vote
Some town councilors are opposed to residency limits that they say would restrict people’s liberties and would not improve public safety.
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Cumberland councilors defend hire of former town official’s daughter
Ex-intern Eliza Porter was the right choice for the $50,000, unadvertised position, they contend, but critics say it lacks transparency.
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Cumberland creates new post, hires daughter of ex-councilor
The $50,000-a-year communications director position was not advertised, which town rules allow, and officials say the recent UMaine graduate and former municipal intern is qualified.
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Metro proposes Gorham, Westbrook expansions, USM student pass
The move could add up to 400,000 annual boardings for the bus service.
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Portland’s housing crunch being felt in northern suburbs
Not everyone is embracing the construction of new apartment complexes in the outlying towns.
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Missing Saco man arrested after entering Portsmouth home with hatchet
Gabriel Nodarse, 19, was disoriented when he was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespassing, a sergeant says.
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Man rescued after falling into Portland Harbor
He had a medical episode and fell from Custom House Wharf, police say.
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Ammonia leak forces evacuation of USM campus in Gorham
A malfunctioning ice-making machine at the ice arena is blamed for the incident, which sent two people to the hospital.