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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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
USM launches institute to enhance economic ties among Arctic countries
The Maine North Atlantic Institute will act as a hub for the various groups with economic and cultural interests in Scandinavia.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
Hospitality trade group launches apprenticeship to develop skilled workforce
HospitalityMaine will sponsor a program to groom students for careers in restaurants and hotels.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Avalanche of information delays decision on CMP transmission corridor
The Maine Public Utilities Commission agrees to the suspension requested by parties in the case and will set a new timetable for its decision.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
New strategy to fill summer tourism jobs: Trade group to start staffing service
The Maine Tourism Association will devote a full-time position to casting a wide net, inside and outside the state, to connect its members with prospective seasonal employees.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After 4-year wait, Casco Bay Lines plans next phase of ferry terminal expansion
The company will spend $7 million on improvements designed to ease congestion.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Million-dollar donation will jump-start digital innovation center at USM in Portland
A gift from Wex board chairman Michael Dubyak is intended to launch a state-of-the-art tech complex for students that will also be open to K-12 programs and midcareer professionals.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Transportation bond continues practice of shoring up budget shortfalls
Bonds provide more than half the state’s share of money to repair and replace roads and bridges, a tactic many call unsustainable.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Where the candidates stand on transportation funds
Gubernatorial candidates are asked how they plan to overcome a structural gap in the state’s highway capital budget.
Posted inElection 2018, Local & State, News, Politics
Voters will decide on borrowing $30 million for Maine sewers
The bond package would be used to build new wastewater plants and fix malfunctioning private systems in Maine.