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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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After a COVID cancellation last winter, carnival will return to Portland in expanded form
Jessica Hall Updated: November 5, 2021Carnaval ME will return to Portland's Eastern Promenade in February, and is expanding as a 10-day winter festival.
Jessica Hall Updated: November 5, 2021
Farmington parcel fits Origin Labs’ 10-year plan for a destination location
Laurie Schreiber November 4, 2021The buyer had his eye on the acreage for a decade, with the idea to build a campus with a “future” factory and visitor attractions such as a store, museum, sports complex and restaurant. “It’s a 10-year plan,” he said.
Laurie Schreiber November 4, 2021
Freeport may see world-record influx of tourists this winter, Tripadvisor says
Staff November 3, 2021The shopping mecca and Portland suburb scores high in an international ranking of where Americans are looking to travel this winter.
Staff November 3, 2021
Friends of Acadia CEO to step down after 10-year tenure
Staff November 2, 2021As Acadia National Park faces challenges including climate change and congestion, nonprofit Friends of Acadia has helped the park tackle related issues including conservation, transportation and resilience.
Staff November 2, 2021
Maine tourism numbers show rebound, and then some
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 29, 2021With 10.1 million visitors to Maine from May to August, the trend is not only well up over 2020 but exceeding 2019. There are also indications people are willing to travel further to vacation spots.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 29, 2021
US chief executive named for Norwegian company proposing Maine salmon farm
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2021CEO Keith Decker said the proposed closed-pen system in Frenchman Bay is an “opportunity to set a new standard.” Acadia National Park has called the industrial-scale proposal unprecedented in Maine and incongruous with the setting.
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2021
Rock Row unveils plans for $75M convention center that would be Maine's largest business venue
William Hall October 28, 2021The mixed-used complex now under development in Westbrook gains a key piece with the proposed addition of a 110,000-square-foot venue for conferences, meetings and other events.
William Hall October 28, 2021
Proposed expansion of marina in Rockland draws mixed reviews
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2021Dredging and expanded docking infrastructure is expected to provide greater flexibility for transient boaters, including megayachts. Some residents view the project as a positive economic benefit. Others worry about public access.
Laurie Schreiber October 27, 2021
Live + Work in Maine broadens its marketing message with new campaign, networking events
Jessica Hall October 25, 2021The new slogan of the campaign echoes the state's slogan targeting newcomers, and aims to promote Maine's appeal to a wider audience. Live + Work in Maine is a private-sector initiative promoting Maine as a career destination.
Jessica Hall October 25, 2021
Bar Harbor council doubles down on shrinking 2022 cruise ship season
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 25, 2021A community survey showed residents and business owners are already frustrated with the ship traffic and number of passengers, said one councilor. The town’s Cruise Ship Committee is seeking industry input on council proposals to reduce passenger
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 25, 2021
Shawnee Peak, Maine's oldest ski resort, sold to Michigan-based Boyne Resorts
William Hall October 22, 2021The resort, on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, has changed hands for the first time since 1994. Boyne already owns and operates Maine's two largest ski resorts.
William Hall October 22, 2021Maine transportation, border companies will share $5.6M in economic recovery grants
Jessica Hall October 21, 2021Transportation companies and businesses on the U.S.-Canada border will share $5.6 million in pandemic-related economic recovery funds.
Jessica Hall October 21, 2021
Rats! This is one national ranking Portland doesn't want
William Hall October 21, 2021The city holds the dubious honor of making the top 50 in a national list suggesting where rat populations may be out of control.
William Hall October 21, 2021
With new plan, Auburn aims for a revitalized downtown
Staff October 19, 2021The city’s of Auburn’s five-year downtown revitalization plan, unveiled Monday, provides a vision and steps for creating an inviting downtown that includes development areas and a focal point for arts and entertainment.
Staff October 19, 2021
Two of Maine's coastal tourism hotspots look beyond the pandemic
Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021In the summer of 2020, Mainebiz talked to hospitality leaders about the early impact of the pandemic on their businesses. We checked back to see how this summer season went.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 18, 2021
Harbor horizons: New waterfront investment seeks to enhance Camden’s power of attraction
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021A 2020 fire severely damaged Lyman-Morse's facility on Camden Harbor, but the boatbuilder is rebuilding there. The president of the Thomaston-based company views the project as a way to serve both the customer base and the community.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 18, 2021
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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