Snowfall at the jeweler’s Portsmouth location was 1.7 inches shy of making hundreds of holiday shoppers a little richer.
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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For traditional, home-style Mexican food, ‘My Abuelo’s Mexican Feast’ is a treasure trove
The whimsical illustrations and family photo add to its charms.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens sues Boothbay
The nonprofit says its due process rights were violated when the town appeals board revoked a permit for a major expansion.
Posted inLocal & State
Mainers briefly enjoy calm after Christmas Day storm
In a month that just keeps on giving, the state now looks ahead to a long, deep freeze.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Federal agency opens door to allowing Cat ferry service in 2018
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will continue screening passengers in Portland if the city can make $2 million improvements at Ocean Gateway.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine robotics company Howe and Howe vying for billion-dollar Army contract
The next-generation battlefield support vehicle designed by Waterboro-based Howe and Howe Technologies aced its Army field test and is advancing to the proving grounds.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Ecomaine fire shows why putting lithium-ion batteries in trash is a really bad idea
When damaged, the rechargeable batteries in computers, mobile phones and power tools can ignite with a result that could be catastrophic.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine attorney general reviews Portland survey of HIV patients for privacy violations
The city shared its contact list for a survey of 229 former patients of India Street HIV health program without getting their permission.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Self-driving buses in Maine? Bill before the Legislature could make it happen
The Legislature will take up a bill sponsored by a Portland lawmaker to allow pilot runs of multi-passenger autonomous vehicles in Maine.
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American Airlines to offer Portland-Chicago non-stop flights
Portland International Jetport’s largest carrier will start twice-daily flights to Chicago O’Hare airport in June.