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Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
August 18, 2022The 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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State Senate votes to legalize sports betting, and override Mills' veto
February 7, 2020If the Maine House of Representatives also votes to override a veto by Gov. Janet Mills, sports gambling would become legal in Maine. A two-thirds majority is necessary in both chambers.
February 7, 2020
Carnaval Maine raises $25K for Westbrook nonprofit
February 7, 2020Organizers say the recent winter festival in Portland exceeded fundraising expectations for WinterKids, a Westbrook-based nonprofit that promotes cold-weather recreation for children.
February 7, 2020
Midcoast businesses raise $31K at Pies on Parade
Updated: February 7, 2020More than 100 lodging properties, restaurants and businesses from Rockland and Camden came together for the food-fest, which drew 650 consumers of 15,000 slices of pie in 50 varieties.
Updated: February 7, 2020
Sunday River has big plans for the next decade
Updated: February 6, 2020Sunday River Resort in Newry has announced a plan to guide its development through 2030, focused on new infrastructure, year-round business and reaching a net-zero carbon impact.
Updated: February 6, 2020
New Schoodic Institute CEO tackles climate change
Updated: February 5, 2020The new president and CEO of the Winter Harbor nonprofit, Nicholas Fisichelli, talked with Mainebiz about the institute's role in understanding climate change issues at Acadia National Park and across the national park system.
Updated: February 5, 2020
Maine beer tourism company merges, then plans an acquisition
February 4, 2020Brew Bus Tours, which operates in Portland, eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has merged with an Australian beer tourism company — and the combined business is already acquiring another one.
February 4, 2020
With Saddleback sale finalized, focus turns to opening for 2020-21 season
February 3, 2020Arctaris Impact Investors LP plans to open the Rangeley resort, closed since 2015, in December, and also is aiming to partner on affordable housing and other initiatives in the region.
February 3, 2020
Boothbay Harbor debates plans to save historic footbridge
Updated: February 3, 2020Boothbay Harbor’s historic footbridge, a favorite of photographers, has been the subject of a planning process to save it from decay. But sea level rise could also mean it would more feasible to replace the structure.
Updated: February 3, 2020
In Ellsworth, a history project sets out to boost downtown cachet
January 30, 2020Heart of Ellsworth has received a $10,000 grant from the Maine Community Foundation to add a historical focus to a local newsletter. The goal is to promote the downtown and attract business.
January 30, 2020
Belfast mural project aims to promote the bicentennial — and the city
Updated: January 30, 2020Plans are underway to adorn some of Belfast’s buildings with signage promoting Maine’s bicentennial and the city. Belfast is seeking state funding for the project.
Updated: January 30, 2020
FAME financing approval paves way for Saddleback sale, reopening
January 28, 2020The Finance Authority of Maine approval is key to the $23.5 million financing package that will allow Artaris Impact Investors to buy and renovate the Rangeley ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.
January 28, 2020
Help wanted: Assistant to Portland Sea Dogs mascot Slugger
Updated: January 27, 2020The Portland Sea Dogs minor-league baseball team is looking for a mascot assistant to work with Slugger on and off the field. Mainebiz gets the inside scoop from mascot coordinator Tim Jorn.
Updated: January 27, 2020
Rebranded MaineMBA program soars in national rankings
Updated: January 24, 2020U.S. News and World Report puts the MaineMBA at No. 47 in a national ranking of online graduate business programs, up from No. 90 last year, as enrollment continues to grow.
Updated: January 24, 2020
Rock Row complex in Westbrook adds a hotel
January 23, 2020A 122-room Element by Westin hotel is slated to open in 2022 at Rock Row, the sprawling mixed-use complex now under construction in Westbrook.
January 23, 2020
Maine Airbnb hosting revenue hits $100M mark
Updated: January 22, 2020The short-term rental booking company's impact in Maine continues to rise, with more than half a million bookings in 2019, and in particular, a big spike on five weekends in July and August.
Updated: January 22, 2020Betting the line: Maine sports gambling veto may threaten NH businesses
Updated: January 16, 2020A bill's veto by Gov. Janet Mills means sports betting in Maine remains illegal. That's having unintended consequences in New Hampshire, which legalized the wagering.
Updated: January 16, 2020
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