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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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Retirement resets: How some Mainers are scripting their own ‘Great Retirement’ paths
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 21, 2022
Portland airline expands with second route between Jetport and Florida
William Hall February 16, 2022Elite Airways launched 16 years ago, but has expanded operations in recent months. The new Florida service begins March 26.
William Hall February 16, 2022
Freedom Boat Club of Maine to add sixth location
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 16, 2022
Mainebiz '5 on the Future' panel sees critical fixes needed if state is to attract workers
Jessica Hall 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.
Jessica Hall February 15, 2022
Seller becomes buyer in hospitality market, leveraging 1031 exchange
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 14, 2022Bar Harbor inn damaged Thursday is no stranger to fire
Peter Van Allen 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.
Peter Van Allen February 11, 2022
CAT high-speed ferry between Maine and Nova Scotia to resume May 19
Jessica Hall 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.
Jessica Hall February 10, 2022
Southwest Harbor makes top 10 list of US markets for short-term rental investing
Staff February 10, 2022The small town on Mount Desert Island’s “quiet side” had the highest occupancy rate of the top 25 throughout the country.
Staff February 10, 2022
Zoning proposal may help revive Bar Harbor's dormant oceanarium
Laurie Schreiber 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.”
Laurie Schreiber February 8, 2022
#Acadia: Maine boasts the country's most Instagrammable national park
Jessica Hall February 7, 2022Acadia National Park ranks tops in social media appeal, with the most Instagram hashtags per acre.
Jessica Hall February 7, 2022
Emerging Maine outdoor retail brands shine at Denver trade show
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes February 4, 2022
Feeding frenzy: Mirroring national comeback, franchises are growing at a fast clip in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: February 7, 2022Franchises in Maine, from eateries to fitness clubs. are a growing part of the business and real estate landscape.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 7, 2022
Two years later, Portland again plans to host National Governors Association
William Hall 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.
William Hall February 2, 2022More temporary work visas available to help fill seasonal jobs in Maine, US
Jessica Hall 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.
Jessica Hall January 31, 2022
10 startups to vie for 'Greenlight Maine' glory in Season 7
Renee Cordes Updated: January 31, 2022Two Maine food entrepreneurs will kick off the new season of the TV business-pitch series on March 24. A total of 10 contestants are in the running.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 31, 2022
Site for York Co. housing development tweaked to accommodate endangered turtle
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 31, 2022A preliminary sketch plan maps out habitat for the spotted turtle, land that a developer is avoiding in a proposal for up to 27 homes near Goose Rocks Beach.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 31, 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?
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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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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