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Tourism & Recreation
Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
New live-music venue proposed for Portland’s Old Port
Updated: May 26, 2025Developers proposing a year-round, live-music venue expect to fill a hole as a mid-size platform for local and regional artists and serve as a feeder to the area’s larger showcases.
Updated: May 26, 2025
Portland opens first dedicated public bike park
Updated: May 26, 2025The bike park serves as the centerpiece of a $535,000 park improvement project.
Updated: May 26, 2025
Maine kicks off Memorial Weekend with rain, wind and chilly temps
May 22, 2025AAA predicts a record number of travelers for Memorial Day, while the National Weather Service is calling for gale-force winds to kick off the long weekend.
May 22, 2025
Knox County outdoor guide service’s new HQ reflects growth, improves visibility
May 21, 2025Market drivers include increasing interest in adventure-based experiences and climbing’s growing popularity, especially since it became an Olympic sport.
May 21, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Southern Maine smoothie business expands into Scarborough
Updated: May 23, 2025Blake Orchard, a purveyor of plant-based food and drinks in Portland and Brunswick, will open its third smoothie bar in the town of Scarborough at the end of this month.
Updated: May 23, 2025-
On the Record: New executive chef at Portland restaurant Twelve is more mentor than manager
Updated: May 19, 2025Hannah Ryder was recently promoted to executive chef at Twelve, a high-end restaurant on Portland’s East End owned by the Prentice Hospitality Group.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Head of Brunswick nonprofit Teens to Trails to step down after leading expansion
Updated: May 15, 2025Alicia Heyburn took the helm as executive director in 2019. Under her leadership, the nonprofit more than doubled the number of schools served while extending programming to include middle school students.
Updated: May 15, 2025
Orange Circuit Fitness opens in Biddeford shopping center
Updated: May 14, 2025A former Planet Fitness location in the Five Points plaza in Biddeford is now Orange Circuit Fitness, which is one of the revamped shopping center's newest tenants.
Updated: May 14, 2025
Despite tariff uncertainty, US economy in 'pretty good spot,' regional expert says
Updated: May 13, 2025"We're in a pretty good spot, all things considered," Kenneth J. Entenmann, chief investment officer and chief economist at NBT Wealth Management, told Mainebiz in a phone interview.
Updated: May 13, 2025
Gorham Bike & Ski founder retires, passes baton to longtime employee
Updated: May 13, 2025The shop grew from from a small storefront in downtown Gorham and now has five Maine locations. The new owner has two decades of experience in the cycling industry.
Updated: May 13, 2025
Portland moratorium on hotel development is extended by six months
May 6, 2025The current 180-day moratorium was set to expire June 2, before policy makers would have had time to craft potential amendments to the zoning ordinance that was designed to make hoteliers pay for new affordable housing.
May 6, 2025
UNE and Atlantic Hospitality partnership bridges academic learning with real-world experience
May 6, 2025The collaboration will create internship placements, applied classroom projects and industry-informed learning experiences for students of all majors interested in learning more about the hospitality sector and gaining work experience.
May 6, 2025
Long-time hospitality professional acquires two Ogunquit hotels
Updated: May 5, 2025The buyer of two neighboring hotels in Ogunquit, both dating back to the early 1900s, has been in the hospitality business throughout his careeer.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Boutique hotel in Skowhegan’s repurposed Spinning Mill set to open
Updated: May 2, 2025A national boutique hotel developer is opening its first Maine location in Skowhegan's 80,000-square-foot Spinning Mill, which overlooks the Kennebec River.
Updated: May 2, 2025
UMaine Machias unveils newly renovated Reynolds Gymnasium
Updated: April 28, 2025The renovation included a new hardwood floor, bleachers and sound system and upgraded scoreboards. The replaced flooring and bleachers dated back 55 years.
Updated: April 28, 2025
Maine hospitality hiring gains momentum in March
Updated: April 21, 2025Nonfarm wage and salary jobs increased to 685,000 in March, sparked mainly by hiring in the hospitality and leisure sector, according to the latest Maine Department of Labor data.
Updated: April 21, 2025
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