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  • Island Institute publishes 'deep dive' into coastal, island economies

    Staff March 15, 2017

    The Island Institute has published its first deep-dive comparison of the economic, community and environmental indicators for Maine's coastal and island communities with the rest of the state and nation.

    Staff March 15, 2017

  • Thousands remain without power due to blizzard

    Staff March 15, 2017

    Almost 35,000 Maine residents were without power at mid-morning today due to the high winds and heavy snowfalls that arrived with Winter Storm Stella on Tuesday.

    Staff March 15, 2017

  • Searsmont lumber firm to become an energy producer

    March 13, 2017

    The loss of pulp markets for woodchips produced at its 136-year-old sawmill in Searsmont is prompting Robbins Lumber to invest in a biomass plant that can convert that waste wood into energy.

    March 13, 2017

  • Seven Maine businesses land renewable energy grants

    March 7, 2017

    Seven Maine businesses will receive $77,500 in USDA funds to purchase and install renewable energy systems.

    March 7, 2017

  • Solar power advocates aren't happy with PUC's final rule

    Staff March 2, 2017

    Solar power advocates wasted no time in voicing strong disapproval of the Maine Public Utilities Commission final order on Wednesday adopting new policies that gradually reduced the credits solar power owners receive under the state's net metering

    Staff March 2, 2017

  • Find out how Maine ranks in U.S. News & World Report's 'Best States' rankings

    James McCarthy March 1, 2017

    U.S. News & World Report, using data provided by McKinsey & Co.'s Leading States Index, ranks Maine 18th overall in its first-ever “deep dive” ranking of the 50 states based on more than 60 metrics.

    James McCarthy March 1, 2017

  • CMP ratepayers get a break with expiration of long-term power contracts

    Staff February 24, 2017

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved an agreement on Wednesday that marks the expiration of two large power purchase contracts and reduces stranded costs for Central Maine Power customers. The change will be reflected in customer bills on

    Staff February 24, 2017

  • Maine Water Co. sets timetable for $50M Biddeford project

    Staff February 24, 2017

    The Maine Water Co. has released the design and construction schedule for its $50 million project to build a new water treatment facility near the Saco River in Biddeford.

    Staff February 24, 2017

  • Portland, South Portland to create largest municipal solar farms in state

    February 23, 2017

    The city councils of Portland and South Portland unanimously approved contracts Wednesday night with Portland-based ReVision Energy to create two of the state's largest municipal solar farms on each city's former landfill.

    February 23, 2017

  • Canadian company looking at Maine sites for biorefinery

    February 21, 2017

    Ensyn Corp., a Canadian company that creates fuels from forestry biomass, is exploring potential sites in Maine to locate a biorefinery capable of transforming 400 tons a day of low-grade wood into fuels that could be a competitive alternative to

    February 21, 2017

  • Bill to protect Monhegan's iconic scenery would effectively 'kill' offshore wind pilot project

    James McCarthy February 20, 2017

    Legislation proposed by Maine Sen. Dana Dow, R-Waldoboro, to prohibit The New England Aqua Ventus 1 project from building two 6-megawatt wind turbines two-and-a-half miles off Monhegan Island could kill the University of Maine-led effort. The

    James McCarthy February 20, 2017

  • Downeast Wind proposes 100MW wind farm in Washington County

    February 16, 2017

    Downeast Wind, a Maine subsidiary of Apex Clean Energy of Charlottesville, Va., is looking at building a wind energy facility of 30 wind turbines over 9,000 acres in Columbia, Cherryfield and the Townships 18 and 19 area of Washington County.

    February 16, 2017

  • Gov. LePage issues emergency declaration to extend oil delivery hours

    February 15, 2017

    With another major snowstorm set to arrive later today, Gov. Paul LePage signed an emergency proclamation to enable heating fuel delivery drivers to remain on the road longer.

    February 15, 2017

  • LePage still fuming over PUC's solar net metering decision

    February 13, 2017

    Gov. Paul LePage still isn't happy about the Maine Public Utilities Commission's Jan. 31 decision changing the way home solar generating facilities are treated under Maine law, which he says falls far short of what's needed.

    February 13, 2017

  • Emera Maine net income up slightly in 2016

    February 13, 2017

    Emera (TSX: EMA), the Halifax, Nova Scotia parent company of Emera Maine, reported net income for the fourth quarter ended Dec.31 was $70 million, compared to $192 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

    February 13, 2017

  • Blizzard slows but doesn't stop Maine businesses

    Staff February 13, 2017

    Many businesses, colleges, state and local offices and bus services were shut down Monday from the blizzard that dropped more than a foot-and-a-half of snow in most areas. The Portland International Jetport suspended flights until 8 p.m. Monday, it

    Staff February 13, 2017

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Today's Poll

Does cruise ship season help your business?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy.

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