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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift

Laurie Schreiber August 18, 2022

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.

Octagon-shaped B&B in Oakland changes hands

Laurie Schreiber February 19, 2021

Built in 1850, the inn features an octagon-shaped house and attached post-and-beam barn on the shore of Messalonskee Lake. One suite was carved out of the octagon’s granite foundation. The pandemic-driven real estate market resulted in multiple

Laurie Schreiber February 19, 2021
State seeks marketing agency to work with Office of Tourism on promoting Maine

Staff February 19, 2021

The current contract ends June 30, and the request for proposals seeks an agency that will help promote Maine tourism across the country and Canada, with a budget based on taxable sales from the restaurant and lodging industry.

Staff February 19, 2021
Portland Sea Dogs ready to play ball amid talks on hosting fans

Renee Cordes February 19, 2021

After 2020's canceled season because the pandemic, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox prepares for its return to baseball with a 2021 schedule released on Thursday. The home opener at Hadlock Field is scheduled for May 4.

Renee Cordes February 19, 2021
On the Record: In Gorham, Kevin Jensen urges businesses to take a walk in the park

Maureen Milliken Updated: February 22, 2021

A year after becoming the town's economic development director, the New York City transplant discusses what's drawn him to Maine and what might draw companies to Gorham and a planned industrial park.

Maureen Milliken Updated: February 22, 2021
Thomas student's startup aims to modernize Maine snowmobile tourism

Maureen Milliken February 18, 2021

Entrepreneur Jake Ward, frustrated at the lack of convenient information on the state's extensive snowmobile trail network and amenities, has created a website to boost an industry that draws 30% of its participants from out of state.

Maureen Milliken February 18, 2021
Camden considers affordable housing, maker spaces for old tannery site

Laurie Schreiber February 18, 2021

Town officials cited affordable housing as a key consideration for the redevelopment proposal of a century-old tannery site. One proposal calls for 35 to 50 affordable housing rental apartments.

Laurie Schreiber February 18, 2021
Yarmouth Clam Fest canceled for second year in a row

Staff February 17, 2021

The festival was scheduled for July 16-18, but the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce and other organizers said there are too many uncertainties about the pandemic to hold the event, which in recent years has drawn as many as 150,000 visitors.

Staff February 17, 2021
UMaine launches $110M plan to expand, upgrade Orono sports facilities

Staff February 17, 2021

The 10-year project, largely funded by a $90 million gift last fall from the Harold Alfond Foundation, will add new arenas and fields while upgrading current infrastructure. The university says the improvements will also have benefits beyond the

Staff February 17, 2021
Above all else, George Smith was a man who loved Maine

Maureen Milliken February 16, 2021

The outdoors advocate, who served 18 years as executive director of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, was also a writer, blogger and celebrator of all there is to love about Maine, the outdoors to its food, lodgings and people.

Maureen Milliken February 16, 2021
State marketing campaign promotes 'responsible recreation,' offers business toolkit

Staff February 12, 2021

The Maine Office of Tourism is launching the initiative and asking for support from businesses in an attempt to protect the natural resources that draw increasing numbers of visitors during the pandemic.

Staff February 12, 2021
Arenas in Portland, Bangor still poised to see action as field hospitals

William Hall February 10, 2021

Plans in place since nearly the start of the pandemic call for venues in both cities to serve as makeshift COVID-19 field hospitals. That hasn't been necessary, but officials are preparing, just in case.

William Hall February 10, 2021
Bucksport manager reflects on town’s pivot after 2014 mill closure

Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 10, 2021

The Verso Paper Mill closure in December 2014 cost Bucksport 40% of its tax base and hundreds of jobs. By early 2020, planning and partnerships resulted in full downtown storefronts, numerous festivals, increasing visitation and demand for real

Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 10, 2021
Proposed forest rules could hurt Maine economy, cost jobs, delegation says

Maureen Milliken February 9, 2021

A proposed rule change would limit private landowners with access to Natural Resources Conservation Service programs to 45,000 acres, and devastate Maine's logging, outdoor recreation and conservation economies, the state's U.S. senators and

Maureen Milliken February 9, 2021
Maine airports gear up for summer season with added routes

Renee Cordes Updated: February 9, 2021

"We are once again pleased that our airline partners continue to put resources into our market," said Paul Bradbury, the airport director at the Portland International Jetport.

Renee Cordes Updated: February 9, 2021
New owners of vintage Bar Harbor B&B to add wellness retreat

Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 8, 2021

The Yellow House was built as a single-family home in 1872 in a different Bar Harbor location and later moved to its present location. Both buyers and sellers are serial entrepreneurs with multiple hospitality businesses in Bar Harbor.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 8, 2021
Maine producers shine in 2021 Good Food Awards

Renee Cordes February 5, 2021

Seaweed salad made in Maine and one of the state's craft beers were among this year's winners, selected among more than 1,900 entries nationwide.

Renee Cordes February 5, 2021

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Virgin Voyages cruise ship makes maiden call to Eastport, the brand’s first Maine visit

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Today's Poll

Poll Description

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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