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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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Tom's of Maine launches $3M campaign to connect children with the outdoors
Updated: December 14, 2021The natural personal care products company has teamed with a foundation and a Hollywood actor on a three-year grant program to expand recreation organizations such as Rippleffect in Portland.
Updated: December 14, 2021
New competitor coming to Maine's summer camp scene
December 13, 2021Colorado-based Avid4 Adventure is opening in southern Maine, one of five new locations for the growing chain of summertime youth camps. The camps in Maine and the Boston area are the only ones in the East.
December 13, 2021
Turreted ‘castle by the sea’ inn sells for $2.4M in Georgetown
December 13, 2021Maryland transplants came from careers in software product management and public media strategy. They view Georgetown as an excellent destination market with a high level of repeat visits.
December 13, 2021
Native tribes in Maine aim to generate economic impact around cultural tourism
Updated: December 13, 2021Maine’s first-ever Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative envisions a multifaceted effort to create a robust year-round Native tourism infrastructure. The goal is to have a thriving tourism economy involving the five Wabanaki tribes in Maine by 2030.
Updated: December 13, 2021
Saddleback prepares to build on-mountain solar farm
Updated: December 8, 2021The Rangeley ski resort, which reopened in 2020 after being shuttered for five years, plans to construct a solar energy facility covering 31 acres.
Updated: December 8, 2021
Business partnership looks to show off retail career opportunities in Maine
December 7, 2021Retail Careers for ME is a new campaign that's working to highlight job opportunities in the retail industry — beyond the cash register.
December 7, 2021
Lyman-Morse teams with Silicon Valley startup to build electric powerboat
December 2, 2021The design is on trend with growing consumer demand and technology advancements for electric boat propulsion. Lyman-Morse was selected to build the design for its experience working with high-tech, carbon composite boats.
December 2, 2021
Saddleback Mountain plans to build $4.5M affordable housing complex in Rangeley
December 1, 2021The project received a lead gift of $1.5 million to fund construction of housing for seasonal workers in Rangeley and on Saddleback. Economic development has been stifled because workforce housing is in short supply, said the donors.
December 1, 2021
Ogunquit museum receives one of its largest gifts in 68-year history
November 29, 2021The gift of $750,000 to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, a popular tourist draw in a town known for tourism, will support capital improvements, major exhibitions and staff support.
November 29, 2021
In Maine and nationwide, holiday travel looks heavy
November 24, 2021Traffic volumes are expected to skyrocket past last year's numbers, and approach or even exceed pre-pandemic travel levels.
November 24, 2021Maine to get $11M federal boost for hard-hit tourism industry
November 18, 2021The federal funding will support marketing, infrastructure improvements and other efforts to boost tourism and outdoor recreation across Maine.
November 18, 2021
Former Vic Firth drumstick factory in Newport sells to boat dealership
November 17, 2021Vic Firth Co. relocated to a new facility across town. The drumstick manufacturer’s former factory sold at auction to Waterville-based boat dealer Hamlin's Marine. Central to Hamlin’s other locations, the site offers growth potential.
November 17, 2021
Cycling competition with international flair could bring crowds, cash to Bangor
Updated: November 19, 2021A long-distance ride for both racers and recreational bikers is coming to Maine next summer. The event could draw throngs of participants and spectators, along with their spending.
Updated: November 19, 2021
How we found a different mode of providing health care for our employees
Updated: November 16, 2021Guest columnist Elissa English of Northern Hospitality, which manages Thompson's Point, says the company sought out a different model to provide care for its employees.
Updated: November 16, 2021Trade Winds Inn in Rockland faces closure after 56 years
November 12, 2021Built in 1965, the Trade Winds was denied a lodging license this week due to safety concerns.
November 12, 2021
Proposal would create four-season event venue in Oxford County
Updated: November 12, 2021An investor group with local roots is hoping to create a year-round venue in Oxford County. The lakefront complex would have space for concerts, festivals and other events, as well as offering recreation and hosting a brewery and taproom.
Updated: November 12, 2021
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