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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.

Far-spreading Millinocket wedding outbreak spurs call for individual, business vigilance

Maureen Milliken Updated: August 26, 2020

As of Tuesday afternoon, 85 cases, including an 18-case outbreak at the York County municipal complex and six at a Madison nursing home, have been linked to the Aug. 7 wedding.

Maureen Milliken Updated: August 26, 2020
Maine Outdoor Brands embarks on license plate fundraiser

Renee Cordes Updated: August 31, 2020

A portion of proceeds from the specialty plate would be used to support education, marketing and workforce development for Maine's $3 billion outdoor industry.

Renee Cordes Updated: August 31, 2020
Katahdin Region’s economy takes big steps, but smaller ones may make the difference

Maureen Milliken Updated: August 24, 2020

For the eight towns straddling Penobscot and Aroostook counties, economic growth may come as the result of a steady stream of "micro-transformations," led by entrepreneurs motivated by outdoor attractions — and the pandemic.

Maureen Milliken Updated: August 24, 2020
Plans unfold for student-led redevelopment of Eaton Mountain ski area

Staff August 18, 2020

A four-season recreational planning process is in the works for the mountain, which has undergone financial peaks and valleys in recent years.

Staff August 18, 2020
Maine craft beer sector No. 4 in national scoreboard

Renee Cordes August 16, 2020

New rankings from the Colo.-based Brewers Association show that Maine's craft beer cachet remains strong. Only Colorado, Vermont and Oregon rank higher.

Renee Cordes August 16, 2020
Plans in the works for two Sunday River residential developments

Laurie Schreiber August 16, 2020

One development could have up to 24 single-family homes, while the other will be one building with 22 condos. With the pandemic, Sunday River is seeing more second homes become primary homes.

Laurie Schreiber August 16, 2020
This year's Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest is in the bag

Maureen Milliken August 13, 2020

Drawing inspiration from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce Brewfest in a Box earlier this summer, Main Street Skowhegan is putting together the Skowhegan Craft Brew Bag to replace the canceled Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest, which was scheduled for

Maureen Milliken August 13, 2020
Visitation is down, but Acadia will roll out reservation system to ease congestion

Laurie Schreiber August 5, 2020

While visits have generally been down because of the pandemic, the national park has been experiencing some of the congestion that prompted the reservation system in a transportation plan finalized last year.

Laurie Schreiber August 5, 2020
Former soccer star, developer move the ball toward their goal: pro team in Portland

Renee Cordes Updated: August 7, 2020

After raising $500,000 in an initial round of capital, Gabe Hoffman-Johnson and Jonathan Culley talk to Mainebiz about their game plan for launching a United Soccer League team in Maine's largest city.

Renee Cordes Updated: August 7, 2020
L.L. Bean CEO says new wholesale partnerships off to a strong start

Renee Cordes Updated: July 31, 2020

Stephen Smith, president and CEO of the Freeport-based outdoor gear and apparel retailer, talked to Mainebiz about the rationale behind partnerships with Staples and two other retailers unveiled earlier this month.

Renee Cordes Updated: July 31, 2020
Pandemic forces abrupt closure of popular Portland music venue

Staff Updated: July 30, 2020

Live music venues were among the first businesses to close at the start of the pandemic, and could be among the last to reopen, the venue's operator said.

Staff Updated: July 30, 2020
Mills lifts limit on outdoor gatherings to 100 with strict distancing requirements

Renee Cordes Updated: July 30, 2020

The governor raised the limit on outdoor gatherings to 100 while keeping the cap on indoor gatherings to 50, prompting a mixed reaction from those in the hospitality industry.

Renee Cordes Updated: July 30, 2020
In try to salvage tourism season, state GOP launches plan to ease travel restrictions

Staff July 28, 2020

The plan, developed by a tourism industry coalition, would lift the quarantine still imposed on visitors to Maine from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The cap on the size of public gatherings in Maine would also be increased.

Staff July 28, 2020
Holiday Inn By the Bay puts new spin on working remotely

Renee Cordes July 27, 2020

Holiday Inn By the Bay launched a "work from hotel" promotion as a creative way to drive revenue during the pandemic, and at the same time is speeding up the largest renovation in the hotel's 50-year history.

Renee Cordes July 27, 2020
Maine Guides open a world of outdoor adventure

Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 27, 2020

Registered Maine Guides comprise an iconic sector of Maine’s tourism industry.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 27, 2020
Top tourist destination Portland Old Port once faced the wrecking ball

Maureen Milliken Updated: July 27, 2020

The Old Port and Waterfront District is touted on Portland’s website as the heart of the city’s tourist industry. It’s also home to Portland’s most valuable commercial real estate and highest retail rents.

Maureen Milliken Updated: July 27, 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

A tiny portion of Acadia National Park is a big driver of this summer's visitor boom

Today's Poll

Poll Description

Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,

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