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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. 

  • Oxford casino revenues rise; Bangor's drops

    August 31, 2012

    While a new casino in Oxford has reported revenue of almost $10 million two months after opening, revenues at the state's other casino in Bangor have fallen, according to the

    August 31, 2012

  • OOB trolley sets record

    August 31, 2012

    Traffic in Old Orchard Beach hit new highs this year, at least for the local trolley service.

    August 31, 2012

  • Digital documents debut on historically endangered list

    August 30, 2012

    For the first time, Maine's most endangered historical assets now include digital records, according to an annual survey by the nonprofit Maine Preservation.

    August 30, 2012

  • Brunswick air show breaks even

    August 29, 2012

    With over 40,000 in attendance for last weekend's Great State of Maine Air Show in Brunswick, organizers said the event's $800,000 cost has been covered.

    August 29, 2012

  • Sprague plans new Portland boatyard

    August 24, 2012

    The president of Portland Yacht Services has shared with city officials his plans to transform a vacant 16-acre parcel on the west end of Commercial Street into a large-scale boatyard catering to pleasure and commercial boats.

    August 24, 2012

  • Another cruise line to buy Maine lobsters

    August 23, 2012

    Celebrity Cruises has agreed to buy approximately 3,800 pounds of Maine lobster when the cruise ship Celebrity Summit visits Portland and Bar Harbor in September and October. 

    August 23, 2012

  • Witham partners in new hotel

    August 15, 2012

    Hotelier David Witham is a partner in a proposed 100-room hotel planned for the site of the former Summit House nursing home in Bar Harbor, which has been vacant since May 2003.

    August 15, 2012

  • Impasse jeopardizes state park revenues

    August 9, 2012

    With negotiations between the state and a private landowner at an impasse over the lease renewal of 100 acres of the 187-acre Crescent Beach State Park, the Maine State Employees Association has launched an online petition to keep the Scarborough

    August 9, 2012

  • Cruise ship places order for ton of lobster

    August 8, 2012

    A cruise ship operated by Holland America Lines plans to buy a ton of lobsters for its passengers when it arrives at Mt. Desert Island's port at the end of next week.

    August 8, 2012

  • Camp gets $1.3M boost

    August 7, 2012

    Camp Sunshine in Casco received significant financial support this week, receiving a check for $365,000 and a $1 million pledge for an endowment fund.

    August 7, 2012

  • Cross adds Patriots to portfolio

    August 7, 2012

    Not quite four months after a Bangor-based insurance company signed on as the official insurance company of the Boston Red Sox, it added the Kraft Sports Group to its client list, extending insurance brokerage to the New England Patriots, New Engl

    August 7, 2012

  • Raceway manager suspends purses

    August 6, 2012

    The manager of a stock car race track in Unity says he can no longer afford to pay purse money.

    August 6, 2012

  • Former Press Herald building eyed as boutique hotel

    August 3, 2012

    Two developers have signed a purchase-and-sale agreement to buy the former Portland Press Herald Building at 390 Congress St. The building is near the historic Old Port District and across the street from City Hall.

    August 3, 2012

  • Narrow gauge railroad sees visitor uptick

    July 30, 2012

    The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. and Museum in Portland has a 30% increase in attendance for the 2012 season. Officials credited the increase to recent efforts to improve the experience for visitors, including new exhibits and events.

    July 30, 2012

  • Four years in, boat club popularity on the rise

    Matt Dodge July 24, 2012

    As the president of Port Harbor Marine, Rob Soucy often found himself fielding requests from employees wanting to make use of the marina's bounty of watercraft. "In the summer we have over 100 employees.

    Matt Dodge July 24, 2012

  • Update: DEP to allow Oxford Casino to stay open

    July 23, 2012

    The Department of Environmental Protection will look into a permit awarded to the Oxford Casino, following a court decision that invalidates it.

    July 23, 2012

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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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