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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.

USM will work to boost Greenland tourism and Maine's ties to Arctic

Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2020

The University of Southern Maine is deepening its ties to the Arctic with a new collaborative project aimed at helping Greenland prepare and shape its budding tourism industry.

Renee Cordes Updated: December 9, 2020
Long-time inn brokers sell business to Vermont counterpart

Laurie Schreiber December 6, 2020

The B&B Team has seen the sector evolve over three decades through technology and growing demand for experiential hospitality. The new owner is a partner in a similar business in Vermont.

Laurie Schreiber December 6, 2020
CMCC partners with Ski Maine to create COVID-19 readiness course

Staff December 4, 2020

Ski areas and industry associations are instituting limited lodge and shuttle capacities, required social distancing and face coverings, and safety training, while aiming to provide a safe outdoor experience.

Staff December 4, 2020
With $1.3M donation, Saddleback launches philanthropic campaign

Peter Van Allen December 2, 2020

Saddleback Mountain, which will reopen Dec. 15 after five years, will continue to draw on community and foundation support to invest in the resort and pay for ski schools and a racing program.

Peter Van Allen December 2, 2020
$40M grant program launches to aid Maine hospitality, retail businesses

Maureen Milliken December 1, 2020

A program that provides $40 million in grants specifically geared to the hard-hit industries launched this week. Another $30 million will be earmarked for health care businesses that aren't eligible for the Maine Economic Recovery Grant program.

Maureen Milliken December 1, 2020
Report: Maine casino revenue declines among nation's worst

Staff November 30, 2020

In the nine months ending Sept. 30, Maine’s two casinos, Oxford Casino and Hollywood Casino in Bangor, had revenue of $49.76 million, a decline of 54.91%. Maine's revenue losses ranked No. 4 among the 24 states with casinos.

Staff November 30, 2020
As holiday season starts, traffic down — but not out — for Maine roads and retailers

William Hall Updated: November 30, 2020

Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season, and Mainers appeared out in force. But gift-giving and holiday travel are far different in 2020 than in previous years.

William Hall Updated: November 30, 2020
Scarborough track closes chapter on live harness racing

Renee Cordes Updated: November 30, 2020

The last day of live harness racing at Scarborough Downs was a bittersweet one this past Saturday for hundreds of spectators and those who worked at the track, which opened seven decades ago.

Renee Cordes Updated: November 30, 2020
Restaurants across Maine get grants from chef-led cooking show fundraiser

Maureen Milliken November 25, 2020

The live-streamed "Sunday Supper" show by the Maine Restaurant Relief Fund has, so far, provided $5,000 grants to 19 restaurants in all 16 counties.

Maureen Milliken November 25, 2020
Economic Recovery Committee says Maine needs more federal stimulus to rebuild

Maureen Milliken November 25, 2020

The committee, convened by Gov. Janet Mills in May, offered long-term solutions that cover innovation, education, attention to diversity and more in a final report, released Tuesday. But the initiatives will also need help from the federal

Maureen Milliken November 25, 2020
Growing outdoor recreation demand supports Katahdin Region activity, event centers plan

Maureen Milliken November 24, 2020

Matt Polstein, the owner of the New England Outdoor Center, plans an outdoors activity center and event center on Millinocket Lake, and says an increased demand for outdoor recreational activity in the area makes him confident they'll do well.

Maureen Milliken November 24, 2020
FAME approves additional Saddleback financing as resort prepares to reopen

Staff Updated: November 24, 2020

Financing is expected to benefit area business and help stimulate the local economy and increase tax revenues. The resort, which is Maine's third-largest ski area, will reopen this season after being closed for five years.

Staff Updated: November 24, 2020
Maine's visitor centers will adopt new technology in effort to drive tourism

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 23, 2020

The goal is to give people the ability to book attractions and accommodations and have the resources available at the center and on the road. Studies show visitor center traffic generates longer stays and more spending.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 23, 2020
Maine businesses that seat customers have 9 p.m. curfew for next two weeks

Maureen Milliken November 20, 2020

The restriction, designed to limit the amount of time people spend together, will be in force until at least Sunday, Dec. 6, as the state's numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise sharply.

Maureen Milliken November 20, 2020
Acadia’s pilot reservation system gets mixed results

Laurie Schreiber November 18, 2020

Vehicle reservations for Cadillac Mountain went well. But many visitors showed up at the Sand Beach entrance station unaware they needed reservations or unable to pull up their reservations due to spotty cellphone service.

Laurie Schreiber November 18, 2020
Bubbles and beer: Portland craft brewery will serve outside this winter in mini-tents

Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2020

Heather Sanborn, owner and director of business operations at Rising Tide Brewing Co. in Portland, shares some details about the Quebec-inspired innovation in a Q&A with Mainebiz.

Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2020

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Today's Poll

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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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