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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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Canadian traffic to Maine has surged 40% since travel restrictions were lifted
February 17, 2022New data shows the number of people entering Maine from Canada increased 40% after the U.S. ban on nonessential visits was lifted. But travel levels are still a far cry from what they were before the pandemic.
February 17, 2022
Hey, hey, hey, Yogi: Buyer to turn Maine campground into Jellystone resort
Updated: February 17, 2022The new owner is rebranding Beaver Brook Campground in North Monmouth as the Augusta Jellystone Park.
Updated: February 17, 2022
Retirement resets: How some Mainers are scripting their own ‘Great Retirement’ paths
Updated: February 21, 2022Retirement isn't what it used to be, especially during the pandemic. Here's a mix of work-and-play options Mainers from various walks of life are trying out in their post-career lives.
Updated: February 21, 2022
Portland airline expands with second route between Jetport and Florida
February 16, 2022Elite Airways launched 16 years ago, but has expanded operations in recent months. The new Florida service begins March 26.
February 16, 2022
Freedom Boat Club of Maine to add sixth location
Updated: February 16, 2022The company will add a port of call at Point Sebago Resort in Casco, which comes in addition to existing locations in Yarmouth, Naples, Portland, South Portland and Boothbay Harbor.
Updated: February 16, 2022
Mainebiz '5 on the Future' panel sees critical fixes needed if state is to attract workers
February 15, 2022Panelists at the Mainebiz "5 on the Future" forum Tuesday said the state needs to tackle big-picture problems like child care, housing, transportation and broadband access, in order to attract more workers.
February 15, 2022
Seller becomes buyer in hospitality market, leveraging 1031 exchange
Updated: February 14, 2022Once-seasonal hotels are renovating to attract year-round rentals. Sellers are staying in the market to buy other properties. Lodgings are generally selling close to list price.
Updated: February 14, 2022Bar Harbor inn damaged Thursday is no stranger to fire
February 11, 2022The Bluenose Inn, heavily damaged, was rebuilt after another devastating blaze in the early 1990s. This week's fire drew responders from more than a dozen nearby towns.
February 11, 2022
CAT high-speed ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia to resume May 19
February 10, 2022The CAT high-speed ferry is due to resume service May 19 after the past two seasons were canceled because of the pandemic.
February 10, 2022
Southwest Harbor makes top 10 list of US markets for short-term rental investing
February 10, 2022The small town on Mount Desert Island’s “quiet side” had the highest occupancy rate of the top 25 throughout the country.
February 10, 2022
Zoning proposal may help revive Bar Harbor's dormant oceanarium
February 8, 2022Originally constructed in the 1960s, the educational aquarium on 19.7 acres includes a salt marsh and lobster hatchery. But the facilities need upgrades for “place-based education and conservation.”
February 8, 2022
#Acadia: Maine boasts the country's most Instagrammable national park
February 7, 2022Acadia National Park ranks tops in social media appeal, with the most Instagram hashtags per acre.
February 7, 2022
Emerging Maine outdoor retail brands shine at Denver trade show
February 4, 2022Last month's Outdoor Retailer Snow Show brought back some attendance from pre-pandemic levels, as well as visibility for Maine Outdoor Brands and five of its member businesses.
February 4, 2022
Feeding frenzy: Mirroring national comeback, franchises are growing at a fast clip in Maine
Updated: February 7, 2022Franchises in Maine, from eateries to fitness clubs. are a growing part of the business and real estate landscape.
Updated: February 7, 2022
Two years later, Portland again plans to host National Governors Association
February 2, 2022The high-profile conference, which typically draws up to 2,000 attendees and was to have been held in Portland in 2020, is now tentatively scheduled there for July 13-15.
February 2, 2022More temporary work visas available to help fill seasonal jobs in Maine, US
January 31, 2022Additional H-2B visas are available to help small businesses fill temporary, seasonal jobs. The new visas could bring welcome relief to Maine's hospitality industry.
January 31, 2022
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