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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. 

  • Report: Conn. casinos losing money to Maine

    March 6, 2012

    A report on the Indian gaming industry has found that Connecticut casinos are losing revenue to other New England facilities, including Hollywood Casino in Bangor.

    March 6, 2012

  • Casinos seek, train table-game dealers

    March 5, 2012

    About 500 people turned out for Oxford Casino's first job fair on Saturday, hoping to fill one of 50 blackjack dealer positions.

    March 5, 2012

  • Quimby national park study not on feds' list

    March 1, 2012

    Federal officials will not pursue a study of Roxanne Quimby's proposed national park in the North Woods, according to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

    March 1, 2012

  • New sports commission to lure events to Maine

    February 27, 2012

    The state has created a new commission to strengthen efforts to attract national and regional sporting events, with hopes of increasing Maine's share of the $7 billion industry.

    February 27, 2012

  • Hollywood Slots to receive first casino license

    February 21, 2012

    Gambling officials plan to issue the state’s first casino license later today to Hollywood Slots in Bangor.

    February 21, 2012

  • This season’s scant snowfall worries snow-reliant industries

    Bob Mentzinger February 20, 2012

    It's almost an axiom in Maine. When the snow comes down, profits go up.But amid another warm season, researchers still don't know at what point a lack of snow turns into an economic bust.

    Bob Mentzinger February 20, 2012

  • Demand for luxury yachts doubles sales at DiMillo's

    Matt Dodge February 13, 2012

    For Christopher DiMillo, the past year has been a perfect storm of consumer trends and brand alignment.

    Matt Dodge February 13, 2012

  • Suit against Kennebec River dam owners to proceed

    February 10, 2012

    A U.S. District Court judge ruled yesterday that a lawsuit brought by conservation groups against Brookfield Power U.S. Asset Management LLC and its affiliate, Hydro Kennebec LLC, can proceed.

    February 10, 2012

  • Gaming resort gets official name: Oxford Casino

    February 6, 2012

    The developers of the casino in Oxford have unveiled its official name and logo. Currently under construction and slated to open later this year, the four-season gambling resort will simply be known as Oxford Casino.

    February 6, 2012
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    Expanded facilities and new efficiency greet travelers at PWM

    Matt Dodge February 6, 2012

    Mainers traveling over the February school break will have a chance to check out the recently expanded Portland International Jetport.

    Matt Dodge February 6, 2012

  • $300K in grants to fund coastal projects

    January 30, 2012

    Eight coastal projects around the state are receiving nearly $300,000 in grants to help enhance public access to the shore, keep clam flats open and improve water quality.

    January 30, 2012

  • Ethics panel to probe Lewiston casino supporters

    January 26, 2012

    The state’s ethics panel will investigate two political action committees involved in a failed effort to bring a casino to Lewiston following a complaint by casino opponent Dennis Bailey that the groups violated campaign finance laws.

    January 26, 2012

  • $8.7M to help conserve two Franklin County properties

    January 20, 2012

    Federal grants totaling $8.73 million have been awarded to the Maine Department of Conservation and will be used to conserve two forest properties in Franklin County.

    January 20, 2012

  • Witham buys four more hotels

    January 18, 2012

    Hotelier David Witham has added another Down East property to his holdings, and also purchased hotels in southern Maine and New Hampshire.

    January 18, 2012

  • Baxter State Park to accept land donation

    January 12, 2012

    Baxter State Park officials are expected today to accept a donation of 143 acres around Katahdin Lake from an Old Town-based timber management company.

    January 12, 2012

  • Maine Supreme Court mulls Plum Creek approval

    January 11, 2012

    The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday heard arguments in an appeal of the state's approval of Plum Creek Timber Co.'s massive development in the Moosehead region, but a decision is likely months away.

    January 11, 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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