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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.

With a summer season on the line, fast-thinking entrepreneurs find solace in ‘vanlife’ trend

Peter Van Allen September 17, 2020

With the cruise ship season shut down, a Portland tour operator pivots by converting a passenger van to a camper — and sees business take off.

Peter Van Allen September 17, 2020
Acadia Gateway Center's $23M phase 2 construction nears groundbreaking

Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 17, 2020

The full-service intermodal facility and Acadia National Park information center is expected to benefit local and state economies, as well as address severe transit deficiencies in the region.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 17, 2020
Ellsworth group hopes to position city as 'model green community' for next decade

Laurie Schreiber September 16, 2020

A 10-year plan is in the works to guide an approach to growth that is sustainable and environmentally informed.

Laurie Schreiber September 16, 2020
With Outdoors Act funding, Acadia puts infrastructure at top of to-do list

Laurie Schreiber September 15, 2020

With $66 million in deferred maintenance and federal funding on its way, Acadia’s top priority is replacing its deteriorated maintenance building. But other work is pressing too.

Laurie Schreiber September 15, 2020
Chris Fogg, prominent chamber and tourism leader, dies unexpectedly at 54

Staff Updated: September 15, 2020

Fogg led the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce and later the Maine Tourism Association, where he was a staunch advocate for the industry.

Staff Updated: September 15, 2020
$2.1M in federal funding will help Downeaster get back on track during pandemic

Staff Updated: September 15, 2020

The money, from the federal CARES Act, will help cover operating and preventative maintenance expenses that are now necessary because of COVID-19.

Staff Updated: September 15, 2020
Portland nonprofit launches fundraiser to save historic Fort Gorges

Renee Cordes Updated: September 16, 2020

In its first-ever fundraiser, the Friends of Fort Gorges aims to raise $250,000 to match a pledge from the city of Portland for the historic landmark on Casco Bay.

Renee Cordes Updated: September 16, 2020
Bar Harbor considers cap on short-term rentals

Laurie Schreiber September 14, 2020

Bar Harbor’s population rose 2.3%, but the number of affordable housing units declined 1%. Residents cite a revolving door of neighbors as one factor in the shortage.

Laurie Schreiber September 14, 2020
Casco Bay ferry operator gets an additional $1.9M in CARES funding

Renee Cordes Updated: September 10, 2020

Funding for the Casco Bay Island Transit District, which runs Portland's quasi-municipal ferry service to six inhabited islands. is meant to help the operator keep its vessels, facility and equipment in service and in good working condition during

Renee Cordes Updated: September 10, 2020
UMaine's 'hot water' study will examine lobster industry's vulnerable areas

Staff September 8, 2020

The project is one of nine to receive $2 million to study the fishery, one of the largest and most valuable on the Atlantic coast.

Staff September 8, 2020
Pandemic drives surge of hotel transactions

Laurie Schreiber September 7, 2020

The hotel market is seeing unanticipated sales, a surge of new listings and a doubling of inquiries from buyers looking for long-term opportunities.

Laurie Schreiber September 7, 2020
Maine entrepreneur harvests a new idea for startup

Maureen Milliken Updated: September 7, 2020

At 22 years old, he's already been working for years to figure out a way of converting hemp stalks into an efficient-energy product. Now he's on the verge of succeeding at his quest.

Maureen Milliken Updated: September 7, 2020
Common Ground virtual edition to extend marketplace to January

Maureen Milliken September 4, 2020

The fair, put on by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, will still take place later this month, though online. It will also offer an online marketplace into January to support the farmers and businesses that usually are part of the

Maureen Milliken September 4, 2020
Bar Harbor chamber: Lifting Mass. restrictions would give businesses ‘fighting chance’

Laurie Schreiber September 4, 2020

In most years, Massachusetts is the top source of out-of-state visitors to Bar Harbor.

Laurie Schreiber September 4, 2020
Maine festival will make whoopie online, despite Pennsylvania competitor

William Hall Updated: September 4, 2020

The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, usually held in Dover-Foxcroft, is going virtual this year because of the pandemic. But "WHOOPtoberfest" coincides with a rival, in-person event near Philadelphia.

William Hall Updated: September 4, 2020
Millinocket inn gets business license back as COVID outbreak investigation continues

Renee Cordes August 31, 2020

As of Friday, there were 123 COVID cases statewide stemming from a wedding and reception at the Big Moose Inn and Frederica's Restaurant in Millinocket, including 54 cases at the York County Jail.

Renee Cordes August 31, 2020

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

Frontier Airlines to end flights from Portland Jetport

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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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