Jack McGuire
Anchor/Reporter
Bangor, ME
Jack was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Growing up, he would watch the news with his parents, piquing his interest in current events and reporting. He credits this with having a large influence on his journey into journalism.
He played football, soccer, and lacrosse at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale before going to Providence College. Since the school didn’t have a journalism department, he studied marketing and political science while interning for WHDH in Boston, learning the tricks of the trade from Boston sports anchor Joe Amorosino.
Jack earned his master’s degree at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School. He reported from Capitol Hill for WATE Knoxville before being given the opportunity to anchor in Bangor.
Spending most of his life surrounded by the beaches of Fort Lauderdale, he was intrigued by what life would look like in Bangor. Since he got here, he has loved it!
In his free time, Jack loves spending time with family, working out, hitting popular nightlife spots with his friends, and getting active outdoors! Most importantly, you’ll find him at church on Sundays.
McDonalds held their Golden Arches Pack Giveback Wednesday. The company gave away free backpacks, filled with school supplies, to students in need.
The occasion aims to strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement through local gatherings.
At a Government Operations Committee meeting Monday night, councilors discussed Project Hope, an initiative in Portland that helps move unhoused people into homes.
The center is currently $75,000 short of its $220,000 urgent fundraising goal. With a critical deadline set for Friday at 4:00 p.m., organizers and community members are making a final, passionate plea for support.
This year’s fair will run for 10 straight days at the Cross Insurance Center.
Over the last three days, the conference hosted more than 30 workshops, featuring bakers from around the world.
A large funnel cloud was spotted in the region, though it did not appear to touch down.
Neighbors have raised concerns about the changes a new campground could bring to Bayside Road.
Committee members cited health concerns and potential environmental consequences but also emphasized they are not in favor of any blanket ban on a specific industry.
The Hancock County Democrats held a public meeting Thursday night as the party’s convention draws closer.
The venue will kick off its first weekend of programming with a performance of “Julius Caesar” by the Ten Bucks Theatre Company, beginning tomorrow.
During the meeting, new members reviewed the rules and regulations for serving on the committee.
Demonstrators gathered to speak out against the death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero.
Demonstrators gathered holding anti-ICE signs, speaking out against what they described as injustice in the current immigration enforcement system.
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for 36-year-old Brittany Wood of Eddington.
Investigators say this is the second time in about four months that deputies have served a similar search warrant at the same residence.
A hearing was held Thursday in Washington County for two of the five men charged in the drug-related shooting death of a teenager.
Based on this adopted budget, staffing is expected to decrease from five firefighters per shift to four firefighters on most shifts, with one shift anticipated to operate with only three personnel.
The residents created these ornament packages for the kids that they could use to add some pizzazz to their bikes.
About 175 kids and adults of all ages enjoyed cooling off as the sun continued to shine into the evening hours.
A roundtable of University of Maine political science professors spoke about the guiding theories and grievances behind the creation of the iconic document.
Penobscot Eye Care in Brewer is joining in on the fundraising, and they came up with an interesting way to celebrate the person that raised the most money.
The budget originally passed last week, and included significant cuts to public works, including police, EMS, and the fire department.
For the third year in a row, the town is hosting an array of events centered around creative expression.
Orrington and Brewer Fire Departments, along with support from the Holden and Eddington fire departments, launched boats to search the pond.
Sea Dog Brewing welcomed teams who turned out to back the event, a new fundraiser aimed at supporting Girl Scout programs statewide.
Tuesday night the firm behind the revaluation held a public forum with Bangor residents to explain the details and answer questions.
Woodbury died Sunday from injuries he sustained while responding to the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber last month.
Rick Bennett held a campaign event at Geagan’s in Bangor earlier today.
A 40-foot sign of Big Jim, the iconic smiling fisherman created in 1959 as a tribute to Maine’s historic sardine industry, now sits in front of the museum.
Frontrunner Bobby Charles greets Hampden voters on Primary Day as GOP governor’s race nears decision
While most gubernatorial candidates were in Southern Maine Tuesday, Republican Bobby Charles spent part of Primary Day greeting voters in Hampden.
Troy Jackson held a campaign event in Brewer Monday afternoon, while Shenna Bellows held a rally in Ellsworth.
Platner was joined by U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna of California, Democratic candidate for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District Matt Dunlap and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson.
Supporters gathered to hear from Baldacci about his priorities if elected, while Baldacci and his team used the event to rally turnout and encourage people to vote.
A motion to amend the ordinance, postponing it until the 2nd meeting in July, passed with a 4-3 vote.
The idea of a moratorium on needle exchange and chemical dependency clinics was proposed as a way to help curb problem the city is having with needles, as well as the HIV crisis.
The Cross Insurance Center will host 90’s music icons for a special concert Friday night.
The Bangor School Board approved a school within a school model, also known as Option 2, tonight.
The Bangor City Council held a proclamation ceremony Tuesday night to recognize longtime Maine broadcaster George Hale for distinguished service.
Thursday afternoon long lines piled into Riposta Funeral Home to pay their respects to Cross and his family.
The center is intended to encourage visitors to park once and use public transportation to reach key destinations in and around the park.
Alyssa Snow won the contest with her business venture, Viabole.
The sessions also gave families an opportunity to suggest ideas and brainstorm possible solutions as the district works through the temporary displacement.
The Bangor historical society unveiled the newly restored portico at Thomas A. Hill House earlier today.
The relocation plan comes after school officials announced they will be closing the Fairmount School temporarily next year after asbestos was found in the ceiling.
Bangor officials proposed changes to the city’s sidewalk ordinance aimed at keeping sidewalks and esplanades clean, especially downtown.
Graduates, along with their families and friends, filled Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center to celebrate.
This year the group is presenting The Wizard of Oz at the Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High school.
A Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting and community celebration took place earlier today, with over 250 people in attendance.
One major focus was staffing, especially adding personnel to improve response times and better manage the department’s growing number of EMS calls.
