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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. 

  • Dann Lewis finds tourism job in Nev.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 13, 2009

    Nevada has hired a new tourism director that is a familiar face in Maine.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 13, 2009

  • Lafayette Hotels buys Holiday Inn By the Bay

    Whit Richardson May 12, 2009

    Bangor-based Lafayette Hotels Group yesterday said it has purchased the Holiday Inn By the Bay in downtown Portland, the state's largest hotel and convention center.

    Whit Richardson May 12, 2009

  • Committee deadlocks on Oxford casino, nixes tribal pitch

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 12, 2009

    A bill to allow a casino in western Maine is being sent to the Legislature for debate, after a legislative committee deadlocked on whether to support it.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 12, 2009

  • West Paris wood chip mill plans restart

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 11, 2009

    A wood chip plant in West Paris that supplies Rumford's NewPage paper mill is expected to restart later this month after a three-week shutdown.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 11, 2009

  • FDA threatens Maine shellfish ban

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009

    Federal officials have threatened a potentially devastating ban on the sale of Maine shellfish outside the state unless it adds staff at the Department of Marine Resources.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009

  • Lobster stock in Maine strong

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009

    A new report from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has found Maine's lobster population is at an all-time high.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009

  • Guv quiet on Domtar talks

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 7, 2009

    It remains unclear whether the Domtar pulp mill is up for sale, after Gov. John Baldacci earlier this week told a local newspaper that said he planned to meet today with potential investors in the Baileyville mill.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 7, 2009

  • Panel considers extracted water tax

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009

    Lawmakers will consider a penny-a-gallon tax on bottled water today that Poland Spring has said would cost the company $7 million a year.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009

  • Casino's revenues up slightly

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009

    Revenues at the Hollywood Slots casino in Bangor inched up in April over March, marking the fourth consecutive month of gains.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009

  • Work starts on pumping station

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 4, 2009

    Construction has begun on a controversial Poland Spring water pumping station in East Fryeburg.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 4, 2009

  • Pick and roll: NBA D-League sells a record number of tickets since choosing Portland

    Jackie Farwell May 4, 2009

    Jon Jennings is a former assistant coach and scout for the Boston Celtics. He’s worked with the likes of Larry Bird and Reggie Lewis. He’s also held several high-level positions at the U.S. Justice Department and the White House.

    Jackie Farwell May 4, 2009

  • Verso report notes progress

    Mainebiz News Staff May 1, 2009

    Citing dynamic changes in the paper industry, Verso Paper Corp. released its internal report card on sustainability objectives, affirming its commitment to balance economic, social and environmental needs.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 1, 2009

  • Maine scraps salmon season

    Mainebiz News Staff May 1, 2009

    Maine officials have decided to call off this year's Atlantic salmon fishing season, after pressure from the federal government.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 1, 2009

  • Groups vie for new gambling opportunities

    Mainebiz News Staff April 28, 2009

    Passamaquoddy tribal members, members of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians and Oxford County residents testified Monday before Maine lawmakers, each group proposing new plans to bring gambling to their regions.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 28, 2009

  • Report: Folk festival nets millions for Bangor

    Mainebiz News Staff April 27, 2009

    Last year's American Folk Festival brought Bangor about a $10 million boost in lodging, restaurant, gas, and retail sales last year, according to report released today by the University of Maine's Center for Tourism Research and Outreach.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 27, 2009

  • Snowe defends paper-mill tax credit

    Mainebiz News Staff April 24, 2009

    Sen. Olympia Snowe yesterday urged Congress to retain a controversial tax credit that has allowed paper mills to qualify for billions in tax credits.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 24, 2009

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Today's Poll

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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