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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift

Laurie Schreiber August 18, 2022

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. 

  • Portland developer partners with State Theatre to develop outdoor concert site

    Dylan Martin September 29, 2014

    The development of an outdoor concert venue in Portland is moving forward after a local developer signed a long-term agreement with the company that operates the State Theatre.

    Dylan Martin September 29, 2014

  • Acadia gets $800K to boost transportation

    September 23, 2014

    Acadia National Park’s bus transit system is getting a boost from a $800,000 federal grant that will be used to continue construction on the park’s welcome center and intermodal facility.

    September 23, 2014

  • Construction starting on Rockland’s tallest hotel

    September 19, 2014

    A five-story hotel that is expected to become Rockland’s tallest building and which attracted some controversy earlier this year is beginning construction next week.

    September 19, 2014

  • Auburn ski resort seeks funds to stay open

    September 11, 2014

    The storied Lost Valley Ski & Banquet Resort in Auburn has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise at least $50,000 in order to open for the upcoming ski season.

    September 11, 2014

  • Portland arena likely to outsource management

    September 10, 2014

    The arena formerly known as Cumberland County Civic Center may soon hand management over to one of two Pennsylvania-based firms that are currently in talks with the arena’s board.

    September 10, 2014

  • Nova Star cancels last three weeks of season

    September 9, 2014

    The Nova Star ferry will end its Portland-to-Nova Scotia service three weeks earlier than originally planned for its inaugural season, citing slow ticket sales and a desire to focus more resources on its 2015 season.

    September 9, 2014

  • New hotel opens in Lewiston this week

    September 8, 2014

    A new 93-room, $12 million hotel is set to open in Lewiston on Wednesday, marking another step in the city’s effort to revitalize its downtown area.

    September 8, 2014

  • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative marks 25th carbon auction

    James McCarthy September 4, 2014

    The Natural Resources Council of Maine took advantage of a carbon permits auction on Wednesday to highlight how Maine’s participation in the multistate Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping the state’s economy.

    James McCarthy September 4, 2014

  • New study says Maine could add up to two more casinos

    September 3, 2014

    A study conducted by WhiteSand Gaming, a gaming consulting firm based in Atlantic City, N.J., concludes Maine could support two additional casinos, with the strongest candid

    September 3, 2014

  • Director of Bucksport's Northeast Historic Film to retire

    Laurie Schreiber August 28, 2014

    The founding director of Northeast Historic Film, David Weiss, plans to retire.

    Laurie Schreiber August 28, 2014

  • Wiscasset campground faces uncertain future

    August 27, 2014

    The Chewonki Campground in Wiscasset could face closure if the 53-year-old recreation spot loses several acres of trees to the nearby Wiscasset Municipal Airport for required upgrades.

    August 27, 2014

  • Nova Scotia seeks $5M ferry subsidy from Maine

    August 25, 2014

    Nova Scotia’s provincial government is reportedly pushing for the state of Maine to provide the heavily subsidized Nova Star Cruises ferry a $5 million line of credit.

    August 25, 2014

  • Nova Star ridership still behind expectations

    August 18, 2014

    The Nova Star ferry saw nearly double the number of passengers in July over the previous month, but the Portland-Nova Scotia service remained behind ridership expectations.

    August 18, 2014

  • Sunday River to get $5M in upgrades

    August 11, 2014

    Sunday River Resort in Newry will receive $5 million in capital improvements for the upcoming winter season, thanks to a new investment from parent company Boyne Resorts.

    August 11, 2014

  • Penobscot Nation seeks input on water quality standards

    August 7, 2014

    The Penobscot Nation is hosting a public hearing tonight on new water quality standards for tribal waters the tribe has proposed to the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

    August 7, 2014

  • Portland Jetport one of nation's most affordable

    August 1, 2014

    The Portland International Jetport (PWM) has been ranked the 13th most affordable airport in the country, beating others in northern New England, according to a new report.

    August 1, 2014

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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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