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Technology

  • ImmuCell posts net loss in Q2

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009

    A boost in revenue didn't help Portland biotech firm ImmuCell Corp. avoid finishing its second quarter with a net loss of $148,000.

    The Mainebiz News Staff August 4, 2009

  • PUC upholds fines against FairPoint

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 29, 2009

    The Maine Public Utilities Commission rejected FairPoint Communication's argument that technical problems encountered in its switch from Verizon's network to its own were an "extraordinary event" and cause for waiving fines attached to its poor pe

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 29, 2009

  • FairPoint reshuffles debt

    Mainebiz News Staff July 28, 2009

    FairPoint Communications announced yesterday it is restructuring its debt to avoid bankruptcy, just as the company prepares to appear before state regulators today.

    Mainebiz News Staff July 28, 2009

  • Static over FairPoint | It's been more than one year since North Carolina-based FairPoint Communications took over Verizon's land lines in Maine and northern New England, and the company is still making news.

    Mindy Favreau July 27, 2009

    It’s been more than one year since North Carolina-based FairPoint Communications took over Verizon’s land lines in Maine and northern New England, and the company is still making news. Here’s a roundup of the latest headlines:

    Mindy Favreau July 27, 2009

  • MTI doles out $150k in seed grants

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 17, 2009

    The Maine Technology Institute board of directors yesterday approved more than $150,000 in seed grants to 15 Maine technology companies, according to a press release from MTI.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 17, 2009

  • FairPoint takes new tack, VT mulls giving it the boot

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 16, 2009

    FairPoint Communications has appointed an executive to address operational issues in northern New England, just as Vermont officials question whether they should allow the company to continue operating in the state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 16, 2009

  • FairPoint owes nearly $3M in fines

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2009

    FairPoint owes nearly $3 million in penalties to phone carriers in New England for providing them with poor wholesale service in recent months.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 7, 2009

  • New FairPoint CEO displays optimism

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2009

    On his first day as CEO of FairPoint Communications, David Hauser yesterday said he will take every step possible to avoid bankruptcy, but that ultimately the decision will depend on its debtors.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 2, 2009

  • Maine orders 64,000 laptops

    Whit Richardson July 1, 2009

    The Maine Department of Education yesterday said it has ordered more than 64,000 Apple laptops for students and faculty in grades 7 through 12, and will place an additional order for up to 7,000 more laptops in the coming weeks.

    Whit Richardson July 1, 2009

  • Aroostook Internet expands coverage

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2009

    Aroostook Internet in Presque Isle is expanding through the acquisition Fort Kent-based SJV Wireless' wireless and dial-up Internet business, according to the Bangor Daily News.

    The Mainebiz News Staff July 1, 2009

  • FairPoint considers bankruptcy

    Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2009

    FairPoint Communications could file for bankruptcy unless its lenders agree to postpone interest payments due on $531 million in loans.

    Mainebiz News Staff June 29, 2009

  • FairPoint throws a counter punch

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 19, 2009

    FairPoint is responding to a legal threat from the Maine Public Advocates Office with a complaint of its own.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 19, 2009

  • Public Advocate puts FairPoint on the ropes

    Mainebiz News Staff June 18, 2009

    The Maine Public Advocate's office has filed a letter with the state Public Utilities Commission, indicating its intent to file a formal complaint against North Carolina-based FairPoint if the communications company doesn't live up to its allege

    Mainebiz News Staff June 18, 2009

  • CashStar lands $1M in funding

    Whit Richardson June 16, 2009

    CashStar, the online gift card company in South Portland, will receive the nearly $1 million in financing to continue developing its online services for retailers.

    Whit Richardson June 16, 2009

  • Fairpoint picks new CEO

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 16, 2009

    FairPoint Communications has named a new CEO to lead the company, northern New England's largest telecom company.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 16, 2009

  • Propelled to succeed | An interview with Richard Lugg of SonicBlue Aerospace

    Michael Gurau June 15, 2009

    Richard Lugg’s dad — a defense/aerospace manager working in (generally) top-secret projects — made a sizeable imprint on his son. When he was just 5 years old, Richard was building space shuttles out of wood and glue.

    Michael Gurau June 15, 2009

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Does cruise ship season help your business?
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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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