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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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Decades old and family-run, a Maine charter bus service changes hands
William Hall November 29, 2023The sale of VIP Tour & Charter, whose headquarters and motorcoach fleet have long been a fixture in Portland's Bayside neighborhood, comes as bus companies are still reeling from the impact of the pandemic.
William Hall November 29, 2023
Riding the rapids: Maine's outdoor recreation economy surged last year to $3.3B
Renee Cordes Updated: November 22, 2023A new study by the U.S. Commerce Department shows the sector increased 16.5% to generate $3.3 billion in gross domestic product for the state.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 22, 2023
Kennebunk hotelier expands portfolio with Ogunquit acquisition
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 18, 2023The third-generation cottage-style lodging listed for $15 million. The buyer plans to spend $10 million for renovations.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 18, 2023
With $485K in funding, nonprofit will market Skowhegan-Waterville area as tourism destination
William Hall November 16, 2023The funding was awarded by the Maine Office of Tourism and will support a variety of marketing initiatives.
William Hall November 16, 2023
In time for ski season, Saddleback Mountain will unveil affordable housing complex
Alexis Wells November 16, 2023The $10 million Saddleback House project is designed to attract and retain seasonal staff to Saddleback Mountain, and could help draw summertime employees for local restaurants and retail shops.
Alexis Wells November 16, 2023
Three Maine restaurants named to OpenTable Top 100 list
Renee Cordes Updated: November 16, 2023Elsewhere in New England, the list includes one establishment in Connecticut, four in Massachusetts, one in Rhode Island and none in Vermont or New Hampshire.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 16, 2023
Questions persist, next steps loom as Portland inks stadium deal with pro soccer team
William Hall Updated: November 16, 2023On Monday, the Portland City Council OK'd the use of Fitzpatrick Stadium by what will likely be Maine's next pro sports team. But the work is just beginning.
William Hall Updated: November 16, 2023
Bar Harbor proposes dockside passenger counts to enforce stringent cruise ship limits
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023A proposal calls for stationing an official at the tender dock to count cruise ship passengers and enforce a 1,000-per-day limit in 2024.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 15, 2023
Put the 'inn' in innovation: HospitalityMaine panelists say small steps go a long way
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2023"Innovation is just adding to what you're already doing and modifying it in a way that makes it better," Bill Seretta, executive director of Fork Food Lab, said at the trade group's annual summit.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2023
Bill would help gauge Maine snowpack in wake of climate change
Renee Cordes November 8, 2023The Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Act would establish a regional network of snow and water monitoring stations to better track mountain snow accumulation and precipitation rates
Renee Cordes November 8, 2023
Feuding over family leave: Businesses fear bigger staffing headaches under Maine’s new law
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2023The newly enacted law is being called one of the country’s broadest and most generous paid family and medical leave programs.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2023
UNE launches undergraduate major in outdoor business and innovation
Renee Cordes Updated: November 8, 2023The University of New England degree program aims to get students career-ready through a focus on sustainable community development, environmental policy, entrepreneurship and small business management.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 8, 2023
PenBay Chamber appoints interim president
Alexis Wells October 31, 2023Gordon Page assumes the position immediately, succeeding Eric Belley, who resigned Oct. 24.
Alexis Wells October 31, 2023On eve of sports gambling launch, Maine slaps betting business with $400K fine
William Hall October 31, 2023The Maine Gambling Control Unit has fined a New York fantasy sports betting company $391,850 for taking "pick 'em" wagers, according to an industry publication.
William Hall October 31, 2023
Partnerships and influencers key to Brunswick esports startup’s growth
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2023The AI platform Omnic Data watches gameplay and pulls out statistics and insights to help gamers improve their play. Since February 2022, Omnic has generated over 165,000 coaching insights.
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2023
Sim City Golf to add locations in Bangor and Old Orchard Beach
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 30, 2023Golf pro Brian Bickford, owner of Sim City Golf in Westbrook, plans to open Bangor and Old Orchard Beach locations by Nov. 1.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 30, 2023
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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