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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.

Sunday River expands its rental business — to ski clothing

William Hall Updated: December 23, 2019

Sunday River, the Newry ski resort whose origins date to 1958, has just added a line of business that didn’t exist until a few years ago: rented ski clothing.

William Hall Updated: December 23, 2019
Carnaval ME will donate to Westbrook nonprofit

Staff December 20, 2019

The outdoor winter festival, planned for Portland’s Eastern Promenade in January, has named a children's recreation group as the recipient of first-day ticket sale proceeds.

Staff December 20, 2019
'Urban inn' opens in historic Portland building

Staff December 20, 2019

The inn, 121 Middle, is the first residential use of the 152-year-old Thompson Block, in Portland's Old Port district.

Staff December 20, 2019
As weather cools down, short-term rental landscape in Maine stays hot

Maureen Milliken December 18, 2019

The demand for short-term rentals in rural areas is growing, according to Airbnb, and Maine is a big part of that.

Maureen Milliken December 18, 2019
Despite long market cycles, Bar Harbor inn sales considered robust

Laurie Schreiber December 16, 2019

Given Bar Harbor’s status as a major tourist town, the buyer pool for inns is considered robust, even though properties can spend months and sometimes years on the market. One such property, the Holland Inn, has attracted considerable interest.

Laurie Schreiber December 16, 2019
Bar Harbor chamber: Acadia plan will have much impact on downtown

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 16, 2019

Acadia National Park’s development of a transportation plan designed to alleviate congestion within the park is now under scrutiny for its potential impact on Bar Harbor’s downtown business community.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 16, 2019
Maine makes two more 'best' lists for travel

Staff December 10, 2019

In 24 hours, two prominent magazines have ranked Maine among the world’s top travel destinations — potentially good news for the state's $6.2 billion tourism industry.

Staff December 10, 2019
Mud, snow and sleet — and economic impact — with Millinocket Marathon

Maureen Milliken December 9, 2019

The no-frills race, which began in 2015 and doesn't charge a fee but asks that runners give back to the community, generates an estimated $300,000 a year and draws runners throughout the world.

Maureen Milliken December 9, 2019
Portland's Foothill Fuels among Popular Science top recreation innovators

Maureen Milliken December 5, 2019

The startup this fall launched Bio-White Gas, a low-carbon renewable fuel for the outdoor recreation market, and hopes to begin retail sales by the spring.

Maureen Milliken December 5, 2019
As winter looms, Portland construction heats up

Peter Van Allen Updated: December 9, 2019

In this summary of recent construction business, Portland continues to be a hotbed of projects. And the approach of winter months doesn't appear to be dampening activity there.

Peter Van Allen Updated: December 9, 2019
New Maine High Peaks Initiative takes aim at corporate market

Maureen Milliken December 3, 2019

A new collaboration between development and business interests in Franklin County hopes to spur business retreats and conferences in the area in its first phase.

Maureen Milliken December 3, 2019
Carnaval Maine could bring visitors, revenue to Portland in winter off-season

William Hall Updated: December 2, 2019

Organizers of Carnaval Maine expect the outdoor winter festival in Portland, debuting Jan. 30, 2020, to attract over 10,000 people. But it's too early to say what the economic impact may be.

William Hall Updated: December 2, 2019
Hospitality industry added $6.9B to Maine's economy in 2018, report says

Maureen Milliken Updated: November 27, 2019

A just-released study aims to bring attention to job opportunities in the lodging and food and drink sectors, says HospitalityMaine, which represents more than 1,000 members.

Maureen Milliken Updated: November 27, 2019
BikeMaine economic impact grows to $4M

Staff November 26, 2019

The week-long September event's impact has grown 20% since last year, with out-of-state visitors spending much of the money.

Staff November 26, 2019
Live + Work in Maine kicks off 'Boomerang' campaign

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 22, 2019

Live + Work in Maine is launching its second “Boomerang” campaign to increase awareness about career opportunities in the state. Much of the grassroots effort will focus on next week.

Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 22, 2019
Bill advances to help relieve maintenance backlog at Acadia, other national parks

Staff November 20, 2019

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee endorsed the Restore Our Parks Act, which would help fund $12 billion in overdue upkeep throughout the national park system.

Staff November 20, 2019

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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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