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Tourism & Recreation
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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FEMA awards $3.7M to Maine for COVID sheltering expenses
July 5, 2022So far, a total of 1,022 individuals and 163 families have been housed in hotels as protective isolation from general population shelters during the pandemic.
July 5, 2022
NYC architect buys castle-like Camden inn
Updated: July 4, 2022The house was designed for an inventor and has more recently been the Norumbega Inn. Renovations are planned for the off-season.
Updated: July 4, 2022
Cycle-and-ski shop triples space in Portland with building purchase
Updated: June 27, 2022Allspeed Cyclery & Snow's new space will have a larger parking lot, nearby green trails and increased square footage. It takes over retail space vacated by Rite Aid.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Tourism in Maine’s national park, sites creates $770M in economic impact
Updated: June 27, 2022Maine's federal recreation areas, including Acadia National Park, had more than 4.1 million visitors last year. Hotel and restaurant spending were the largest contributors.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Saddleback names a longtime leader as general manager, succeeding Andy Shepard
Updated: June 24, 2022The new GM was previously a Saddleback senior vice president who began working on the mountain in 1997 as a volunteer ski patroller.
Updated: June 24, 2022
A lot to whoop about: Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns in Dover-Foxcroft
June 22, 2022The annual celebration of a favorite Maine confection hasn't been held in person since 2019. The festival is returning in its live format on Saturday.
June 22, 2022
Luke's Lobster on track for opening next month at Grand Central in NYC
Updated: June 22, 2022The new Luke's Lobster Grand Central, set to open at the famed New York train station next month, will be the company's first new brick-and-mortar location in three years.
Updated: June 22, 2022
35-year-old Portland boat show canceled this year, but not because of COVID
Updated: June 21, 2022The 2021 Maine Boatbuilders Show had 100 exhibitors. As of this month, only 45 had signed up for the 2022 edition. “So many boatbuilders had no new boats to bring,” said the organizer.
Updated: June 21, 2022
‘Urban home’ concept to expand along Old Port’s Middle Street
Updated: June 21, 2022The idea combines mobile apps such as virtual check-in with traditional hotel amenities. A rebrand includes a new logo and website.
Updated: June 21, 2022
Maine's pro golf tourney returns for second year, shooting for new economic goals
June 20, 2022The 2021 Live + Work in Maine Open exceeded a fundraising target, but didn't quite deliver the economic drive that tournament organizers had hoped. This year, they're honing their game.
June 20, 2022
Ahead of Father's Day, Mainers share business wisdom from their dads
June 16, 2022A handful of Maine business leaders reflect on what they learned from their dads.
June 16, 2022
National vacation rental pros buy historic seaside Stonington inn
Updated: June 20, 2022The inn includes small historic buildings on the fishing village’s narrow Main Street. The buyers envision extending the seasonal model to year-round rentals.
Updated: June 20, 2022
Maine Maritime Museum makes interim executive director permanent in role
June 14, 2022Nearly two years after the museum's previous leader resigned abruptly, Interim Director Chris Timm has been promoted to executive director.
June 14, 2022
$500K project will help restore Acadia National Park wetland
June 14, 2022Acadia’s largest freshwater wetland hosts a variety of animals and offers recreational opportunities. But ecosystem issues date back to the park’s founding.
June 14, 2022
Portland Jetport back in full operation after completing runway redo
June 13, 2022With the runway work completed a few days ahead of schedule, Maine's largest airport is now resuming full service, just in time for the busy summer tourism season.
June 13, 2022
SCORE honors 11 small businesses across Maine
June 13, 2022Honorees ranged from a chocolate maker to a scallop farmer to a veterinarian. SCORE Maine worked with 224 businesses last year.
June 13, 2022
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