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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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On the Record: Central Maine entrepreneur offers travel planning with a mystery twist
Renee Cordes Updated: July 28, 2025The founder of Maine Mystery Trip has turned his love of puzzles and mystery into a business that creates unique and fun experiences for travelers.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 28, 2025
20-lot subdivision proposed at Saddleback
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 23, 2025Each lot would be a half acre, most "ski in, ski out" on an existing or a relocated trail. Buyers would bring in their own architect and builder.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 23, 2025
Sprawling Scarborough event venue listed for $2.85M
Tina Fischer Updated: July 23, 2025A rare commercial property has come on the market in Scarborough — an 11,799-square-foot event venue poised on 3.2 acres overlooking the city’s marshlands, near Pine Point Beach.
Tina Fischer Updated: July 23, 2025
Plans to develop a hotel in Portland's Fidelity Trust building moving forward
Tina Fischer July 22, 2025Jim Brady's Fathom Cos. hopes to have a new hotel opened in the historic Fidelity Trust building on Congress Street in Portland by summer of 2027.
Tina Fischer July 22, 2025
Maine unemployment dips in June on muted hospitality hiring
Renee Cordes July 20, 2025Unemployment also continues to undershoot the state’s 5.4% long-term average since 1976, when Gerald Ford was president and the film "All the President’s Men” was released in cinemas.
Renee Cordes July 20, 2025
Sugarloaf beefs up warm weather offerings with mountain bike park
Laurie Schreiber July 10, 2025In the week since it opened, Sugarloaf’s lift-serviced downhill mountain bike park already attracted hundreds of cyclists. More trails are under construction.
Laurie Schreiber July 10, 2025
With new owner and a makeover, Kennebunkport's Breakwater Inn reopens
Laurie Schreiber July 8, 2025A Kittery hospitality group eyed the hotel’s potential to become an integrated hospitality experience combining lodging, dining and events.
Laurie Schreiber July 8, 2025
‘First ship’ nonprofit’s new director brings deep draft of maritime experience
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 8, 2025Maine’s First Ship is at “a pivotal transitional place” as it creates programming for the reconstruction of the 1607 sailing ship Virginia, said the nonprofit’s new director.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 8, 2025
Carolina Resort Motel in Old Orchard Beach reopens as the Voyager Motel
Tina Fischer Updated: July 9, 2025The 50-year-old establishment has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and is reopening this month under new ownership and a new name.
Tina Fischer Updated: July 9, 2025
Greater Portland Realtors help fund bike trail pavilion in Gorham
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 7, 2025The board received a $7,500 grant from the National Association of Realtors and raised donations from members and affiliate partners for the project.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 7, 2025
Independence Day road travel set to break records
Peter Van Allen July 2, 2025At least 72 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July 4th holiday, according to AAA.
Peter Van Allen July 2, 2025
Bath Area YMCA makes promotion for interim CEO role
Tina Fischer July 1, 2025Amy Vendt, who has served as the COO at the Bath Area YMCA for two years, steps in on an interim basis to replace Rob Gray, who left for a YMCA post in Alabama.
Tina Fischer July 1, 2025
With Boothbay Harbor deal, Maine-based hospitality firm builds its portfolio
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 30, 2025The buyer of a Boothbay Harbor hotel portfolio added it to his growing hospitality collection in the midcoast and southern Maine coastal region. “It wasn’t just a business decision. It felt very personal,” he said.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 30, 2025
Maine unemployment little changed in May on dampened hospitality hiring
Renee Cordes June 27, 2025Maine’s jobless rate remains below the state's 5.4% long-term average since January 1976, when Barry Manilow’s “I Write the Songs” was at the top of the pop charts.
Renee Cordes June 27, 2025
Tourism marketing effort will focus on Maine's downtowns and local attractions
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 30, 2025It’s expected the marketing will attract tourists and help keep most of the proceeds in the community, with a focus on boosting restaurants, stores and events.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 30, 2025
Outdoor branding program to highlight Maine-made gear
Laurie Schreiber June 26, 2025The statewide MOB Shop program builds on a 2022 pilot display at an REI store in Westbrook.
Laurie Schreiber June 26, 2025
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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Work for ME
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