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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PublishedMay 17, 2019
Federal watchdog flags issues with high-tech Zumwalt destroyers built at BIW
The Government Accountability Office again finds flaws with the over-budget program, but analysts say the blame falls on the Pentagon.
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PublishedMay 15, 2019
Maine highway agencies aim to ease traffic woes during Interstate 95 construction
Maine’s turnpike authority and transportation department launch a campaign to minimize headaches caused by work on the York toll plaza and the Piscataqua River Bridge.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
DOT cancels Taylor Brook bridge replacement project
State officials cancel 15 road and bridge projects because it cannot afford escalating construction prices.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Advocates warn of gaps in Maine’s gambling addiction program
As the state considers expanding gambling options, clinicians warn there are not enough resources to help people addicted to games of chance.
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PublishedMay 3, 2019
Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs
Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Construction prices that have ‘blown past estimates’ force state to ditch road projects
With bids coming in much higher than anticipated, the Department of Transportation will cut tens of millions of dollars in planned improvements.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Human remains found during search for missing Bangor man
About 35 people, including game wardens and canine teams, took part in the search, and the remains were located Sunday morning near Stillwater Avenue, the Maine Warden Service says.
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PublishedApril 28, 2019
Tough times for blueberry growers reflect global struggles
A legacy industry in Maine tries to adjust in the face of increased competition and simmering resentments.
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PublishedApril 18, 2019
Panel endorses changing Maine blueberry commission as tensions rise
It backs a bill to expand membership of the group that promotes one of the state’s signature industries as it weathers a severe downturn.
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PublishedApril 17, 2019
How long will it take to get there from here? New highway signs will tell you.
The signs along interstates 95 and 295 are designed to give drivers real-time data.
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