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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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Another Kennebunkport resort proposed for major renovation
Updated: July 12, 2021Renovation of Ocean Woods Resort proved infeasible after a review of the property. A new proposal calls for demolition and construction of guest cottages and a restaurant, “which given COVID … should be more desirable,” wrote the developer.
Updated: July 12, 2021
Acadia National Park sees big jump in visits, even compared to pre-pandemic levels
Updated: July 9, 2021May’s number was up 100,000 over that month in 2019. The park and surrounding towns remained busy through the Fourth of July weekend, and a new vehicle reservation system is now in place at one hot spot to mitigate traffic congestion.
Updated: July 9, 2021
Coast Guard Cutter Eagle to join Maine's belated bicentennial celebration
July 7, 2021The former German navy training vessel is today a world-touring goodwill ambassador homeported in New London, Conn. The visit is expected to spotlight Portland’s waterfront and Maine’s boatbuilding heritage — and could bump up summer tourism.
July 7, 2021
Ogunquit lifeguards quit over management change
July 6, 2021As the summer beach season gets underway, the town's 35-member lifeguard service is short-staffed, and no resolution to the labor dispute is in sight.
July 6, 2021
History in the making: UMaine mulls $17M plan to convert iconic buildings into campus hotel
Updated: July 7, 2021Two of the University of Maine's oldest structures could become an 87-room boutique hotel, if University of Maine System trustees approve a plan that's been in the works since 2019.
Updated: July 7, 2021
On the Record: For GM of the Lockwood Hotel in Waterville, the role was too good to ignore
Updated: July 12, 2021Jordan Rowan leapt at the chance to lead operations at the hotel, even in the midst of the pandemic. He and his wife bought a home in Winslow, sight unseen. "There is something really exciting going on in Waterville right now," he says.
Updated: July 12, 2021
Central Maine startup stories: A regional roundup of 5 new businesses
Updated: July 12, 2021From online mapping for snowmobilers to a snail-mail innovation for older adults, central Maine is producing a broad bounty of new business ideas. An experienced entrepreneur with roots in the region advises, "Just start."
Updated: July 12, 2021
In Augusta, the First Amendment Museum hopes to bring an underpinning of democracy to life
Updated: July 12, 2021A museum dedicated to a cornerstone of American liberty has been slowly taking shape next to the Maine Capitol. Now the museum is making progress on a $14 million funding campaign and aiming to create a national profile.
Updated: July 12, 2021
After last year's dud, travel this July Fourth weekend may go off like a firecracker
July 2, 2021Gas prices and a dismal weather forecast don't appear to be dampening enthusiasm for Independence Day holiday travel, after it slowed to a crawl last year because of the pandemic.
July 2, 2021
Lake Auburn development will be a balancing act, study finds
July 1, 2021A study commissioned by the city of Auburn recommended easing restrictions on Lake Auburn, where swimming and development is now prohibited.
July 1, 2021
HospitalityMaine restaurant, lodging grants aim to ease staffing woes
June 30, 2021The restaurant and lodging industry trade organization, through its education foundation, has issued $23,000 worth of grants to 46 randomly selected businesses across Maine. The group has also ramped up its campaign to help guide potential workers
June 30, 2021
Portland's newest hotel opens for business, with others to come
Updated: June 30, 2021The 135-room Canopy Portland Waterfront, which broke ground a year and a half ago, is the first of three hotels expected to open in Portland this year.
Updated: June 30, 2021
Maine's first pro golf tourney in nearly 30 years tees off to a good start
June 25, 2021The Live + Work in Maine Open, designed to showcase the state as a relocation destination, is expected to have an $8 million impact on southern Maine. The tournament runs through Sunday.
June 25, 2021
Building Business: Downtown redevelopment projects highlight construction
Updated: June 28, 2021From downtown Brunswick to downtown Rockport, new projects are going up along the Maine coast. But there's been other work recently, too, including an aquaponics facility and a huge, canal-like structure at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Updated: June 28, 2021
Q&A: Inspired by the past, historic Kennebunkport hotel imagines its future
Updated: June 22, 2021Large, vintage New England resorts are an important part of coastal communities, said one hotelier, but diligent upkeep is key. “The numbers are a little crazy.” When replacing 450 windows at $500 apiece, he said, “There’s a lot of zeros in that
Updated: June 22, 2021
New wedding barn bets couples will say ‘I do’ to Aroostook County
June 21, 2021On 92 acres, the 5,000-square-foot barn is outfitted with wedding party suites, prep kitchen and traditional center aisle. Bookings started coming before it was even built. The goal is to attract destination weddings.
June 21, 2021
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