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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.
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Conde Nast puts Maine inn in Top 20
January 13, 2016Conde Nast Traveler magazine announced its selection of Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor as one of the top 20 resorts in the United States for family reunions, highlighting the waterfront location, history and range of activities the resort
January 13, 2016Saddleback officials say a deal is near
January 13, 2016Saddleback Maine's owners report they are close to selling the ski resort to an unnamed buyer in a deal that could open the mountain this season.
January 13, 2016Outdoor retailers in Maine report slower sales due to warm temperatures
December 24, 2015Despite the start of winter this week, unusually warm temperatures have slowed business at some outdoor retailers and other companies in Maine that rely on cold weather to sell their products.
December 24, 2015Portland named by TripAdvisor as a top destination
December 15, 2015Travel website TripAdvisor has named Portland one of its top 10 destinations on the rise in the United States.
December 15, 2015Tourism boosts revenues for Hancock County
December 11, 2015The tourism industry in Hancock County, the home of Acadia National Park, saw strong gains over last year during the third quarter of 2015.
December 11, 2015Bar Harbor hotel and coworking space team to attract more business travelers to region
December 7, 2015A hotel and a coworking space in Bar Harbor are partnering in hopes of attracting more people to the area for working vacations over the winter.
December 7, 2015Portland Jetport sets six-month record
December 3, 2015The Portland International Jetport set a new six-month record for passenger counts between May and October this year.
December 3, 2015
Developer building Portland hotel buys waterfront lot and Ocean Gateway Garage
Paul Koenig December 3, 2015Ocean Gateway Garage and a nearby vacant lot have been sold, more than eight years after city officials and developers celebrated the garage's groundbreaking as the start of a project expected to transform Portland's eastern waterfront.
Paul Koenig December 3, 2015Saddleback season pass holders frustrated at uncertainty of ski resort’s future
November 30, 2015Season pass holders at Saddleback Maine say the ski resort's silence on whether it will open this winter has left them frustrated and in limbo.
November 30, 2015
Collins, King and Poliquin express “serious reservations” about North Woods proposal
Paul Koenig November 24, 2015Three members of Maine's congressional delegation told President Obama in a letter sent Friday that they have “serious reservations and significant concerns” about the president designating more than 100,000 acres of Maine's North Woods as a
Paul Koenig November 24, 2015Nova Star ferry owner begins settling the more than $3 million in debts
November 20, 2015The owner of the Nova Star Cruises ferry has begun making settlements with companies owed money by the operator of the ferry, beginning with Portland Pilots, Sprague Operating Resources and McAllister Towing.
November 20, 2015Saddleback ski resort still silent on whether it will open this winter
November 19, 2015The future of Saddleback Maine ski resort is still uncertain after its owners announced in October that they were in negotiations with a prospective buyer.
November 19, 2015Nova Star’s reported outstanding debts reach $2.6 million
November 13, 2015A claim from an international supplier of marine fuel that Nova Star Cruises owes it more than $1 million for fuel has brought the total sum of claims from creditors to $2.6 million.
November 13, 2015Rockland gives initial OK to Airbnb regulations
November 11, 2015Rockland's City Council gave initial approval Monday to new regulations for short-term rentals like ones through Airbnb.
November 11, 2015
Claims against Nova Star top $1.6 million
November 9, 2015The claims of outstanding debts owed by Nova Star Cruises has risen to more than $1.6 million, including claims from the city of Portland and Portland Development Corp.
November 9, 2015Portland sees record number of cruise ship visits
November 9, 2015Portland's 84 visits from cruise ships this year was 10 more than in 2014, while the state's top cruise ship port, Bar Harbor, fell short of its own record due to bad water conditions.
November 9, 2015
Today's Poll
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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