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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.

As development begins on its fringe, downtown Bucksport springs to life

Laurie Schreiber January 14, 2020

Perhaps reflecting revived activity at the former paper mill site, Bucksport’s downtown is also coming back to life with new businesses and events catering to locals and an increasing number of visitors.

Laurie Schreiber January 14, 2020
Mills vetoes bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

Staff Updated: January 13, 2020

More time is needed to consider the issue, according to the governor. The bill was one of three she nixed that had been held over, while she allowed 24 others to become law without her signature.

Staff Updated: January 13, 2020
20 on '20: Hospitality industry keeps focus on new workforce initiatives

Maureen Milliken Updated: January 13, 2020

Growing the workforce will continue to be a top priority for Maine's lodging businesses and restaurants, says the executive director of an industry group.

Maureen Milliken Updated: January 13, 2020
20 on '20: Science-informed decisions becoming key at Acadia National Park

Laurie Schreiber January 8, 2020

When November is the new October, one of the country's most popular national parks is learning to adapt and to cope with other new challenges.

Laurie Schreiber January 8, 2020
Brian Corcoran, founder of Shamrock Sports & Entertainment, plans a busy 2020 calendar

Renee Cordes Updated: January 13, 2020

Brian Corcoran, of Portland-based marketing company Shamrock, has recently branched into local events, including Carnaval Maine this winter and the Live + Work in Maine Open pro golf tournament in June.

Renee Cordes Updated: January 13, 2020
Sellers transformed once-rundown Rockland properties to elegant B&Bs

Laurie Schreiber January 5, 2020

The sellers of two turnkey bed-and-breakfasts, Berry Manor Inn at 81 Talbot Ave. and adjacent Rockland Talbot House in Rockland, were responsible for transforming formerly rundown properties into elegant lodgings. Berry Manor also gained fame for

Laurie Schreiber January 5, 2020
Saddleback buyers meet with MRDA on loan next week

Staff January 3, 2020

Arctaris Impact Fund is buying the Rangeley resort for $6.5 million, in a transaction that includes a Maine Rural Development Authority loan and Finance Authority of Maine guaranty, among other elements.

Staff January 3, 2020
Tall Ships America pitches bicentennial visits to Maine port communities

Laurie Schreiber January 3, 2020

The nonprofit group has approached some of Maine’s port communities about hosting visits by the historic sailing vessels, as part of the state’s bicentennial this year. Boothbay Harbor has already signed on.

Laurie Schreiber January 3, 2020
Lubec weighs benefits of ATV tourist economy

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 31, 2019

A local club is proposing the creation of an all-terrain vehicle trail into Lubec, saying the town's economy would benefit from ATV and snowmobile ridership. But questions remain.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 31, 2019
2020 Tall Ship visit seen as way to promote Rockland maritime heritage

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 27, 2019

The Rockland City Council says a visit from one of American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships in summer 2020 would be a great way to advertise Rockland’s working waterfront and maritime heritage, and bring more visitors.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 27, 2019
A Look Back: A return from the ashes

December 26, 2019

In this weekly feature sponsored by Norway Savings Bank, we look back at stories that have appeared in Mainebiz during our first 25 years. In 2014, a Machias restaurant lay in ruins. Take a look today.

December 26, 2019
To fill seasonal job openings, Collins, King call for more H-2B visas

Staff December 26, 2019

Maine’s U.S. senators on Monday co-led a group of 14 urging the head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to grant more visas for seasonal workers from other countries.

Staff December 26, 2019
Bethel edges NH rival for title of 'best ski town'

Staff December 26, 2019

The Oxford County town was tops in a ranking by USA Today, based on expert nominations and a vote by readers across the country.

Staff December 26, 2019
Maine ski season looks strong, and snow reports will promote it

Staff Updated: December 26, 2019

Most Maine ski resorts anticipate a strong 2019-20 season, according to the Maine Office of Tourism, which will begin issuing its weekly reports on snow conditions Jan. 8.

Staff Updated: December 26, 2019
Notable quotables from Mainebiz 'On the Record' interviews in 2019

Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2019

Mainebiz compiled 10 highlights from our "On the Record" interviews published during 2019. These business conversations appear every two weeks in our print edition and online.

Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2019
Gas prices up, but motorists have fair weather for holidays

Peter Van Allen December 24, 2019

As motorists take to the roads this week, they'll experience high volume, but fair weather and stable gas prices.

Peter Van Allen December 24, 2019

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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

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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