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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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Bangor concert venue is now in comeback mode
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2022The Maine Savings Amphitheater, which some people still call Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion despite a name change, is staging a comeback in the wake of 2020’s canceled season and a sharply curtailed one last year.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2022
Maine's Queen City shines in international spotlight
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2022Bangor may not be Maine’s best-kept secret for much longer after a recent spotlight in Travel & Leisure magazine.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 22, 2022
Happy Wheels revival is on a roll in Westbrook as long-awaited rink prepares to open
William Hall Updated: August 15, 2022A generations-old roller-skating rink that closed in December 2019 is reopening, although in a slightly different location. Some parts of the original site have been salvaged and are being reused.
William Hall Updated: August 15, 2022
Eastern Trail brings national kudos, and growing dollars, to southern Maine
William Hall Updated: August 24, 2022The trail was inducted this month into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, a group of only 35 other former railroad corridors honored for the economic value and other benefits they now bring as recreational space.
William Hall Updated: August 24, 2022
UMaine researchers, MDI tourism partners work to identify climate change effects
Staff August 11, 2022Tourism providers view warming temperatures as a possible benefit with future risks, such as an increase in ticks and the unpredictability of extreme weather events.
Staff August 11, 2022
Improved access to Katahdin Woods and Waters monument sought by King, Collins
Staff August 11, 2022The region is seeing increasing foot traffic, in part due to the national monument. A southern boundary expansion is expected to improve access.
Staff August 11, 2022
Brewer-based brewer says it will expand to Auburn
Renee Cordes Updated: August 11, 2022Mason's Brewing Co. will anchor a mixed-use property to be developed along the Androscoggin River.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 11, 2022
Portland OKs master plan to build hotel, condos, stores next to City Hall
William Hall August 10, 2022If built out as planned, the Herald Square development would comprise a 156-room hotel, 297 condos, retail space, a promenade and a 337-space parking garage. The project still requires a series of site plan approvals and other reviews, and could
William Hall August 10, 2022
TD Beach to Beacon 10K race makes comeback, raises $70K for Portland charity
Renee Cordes Updated: August 8, 2022The annual Cape Elizabeth running competition took place in person for the first time since 2019, and Mainebiz was on the scene.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 8, 2022
Hotels in 4 Maine destinations among priciest 20 in US this month
William Hall August 5, 2022A new survey of room rates spells good news for Maine hoteliers but may scare off budget-conscious vacationers.
William Hall August 5, 2022
Auburn lands 5-year deal to host RV and camping show
Peter Van Allen August 2, 2022The city of Auburn signed a five-year agreement with the Maine Campground Owners Association to host its RV and camping show at the Norway Savings Bank Arena.
Peter Van Allen August 2, 2022
Nate Wildes reflects on the art and science of ‘selling’ Maine as a place to live and work
Renee Cordes Updated: July 31, 2022The head of Live + Work in Maine talks about the strategy and opportunities for marketing the state as a place to stay — and a big challenge to doing so.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 31, 2022
Augusta expected to reap economic boost from Ironman triathlon
Renee Cordes July 28, 2022More than 1,700 athletes from 13 countries and 48 states are expected to compete in Sunday's triathlon, bringing millions of dollars to the host city and region.
Renee Cordes July 28, 2022
Queen City gets its turn in Travel & Leisure's international spotlight
Renee Cordes Updated: July 28, 2022Less than a month after the luxury travel magazine highlighted Waterville, Bangor is now the subject of a glowing review. Travel & Leisure cites the city's local culture, cuisine and more.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 28, 2022
Phippsburg restaurant and guest house sell for $2.15M
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 8, 2022The buyer is doing updates this summer and has brought on an independent restaurateur in New Harbor to run the eatery. More investment is planned next year.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 8, 2022
An Auburn lot slated for mixed-use development with brewery anchor
Renee Cordes Updated: July 27, 2022The project will be the first in Auburn for Great Falls Construction, whose plans for the site include a brewery, distillery and restaurant on the lower floors.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 27, 2022
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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