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Tourism & Recreation
Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
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.
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The Forks white water rafting company expands to Skowhegan
June 28, 2019The Somerset County river expedition company is opening a retail and rental business, inspired by the planned whitewater park on the Kennebec River in downtown Skowhegan.
June 28, 2019
Heart of Ellsworth events help build downtown cachet
Updated: June 18, 2019Taste of Ellsworth, a program of Heart of Ellsworth, has helped foster a vibrant community and raise awareness of the city.
Updated: June 18, 2019
Museum L-A, undeterred by fire, seeks input on new building design
June 17, 2019Museum L-A's plans to move from its location in the Bates Mill in Lewiston to a nearby former woolen mill on the edge of Simard-Payne Park haven't been derailed by a recent fire and vandalism that damaged the building and artifacts inside.
June 17, 2019
CAT ferry service from Bar Harbor delayed 'til mid-summer
Updated: June 14, 2019Bay Ferries Ltd. has delayed resumption of the high-speed CAT ferry service between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
Updated: June 14, 2019
Windjammer festival means positive economic impact for Boothbay area
Updated: June 12, 2019Now in its 57th year, the annual Windjammer Days Festival in Boothbay Harbor has boosted the local economy. With expanded marketing, that’s expected to grow.
Updated: June 12, 2019
French company brings glamping to Sanford
June 11, 2019A French company plans to open a luxury camping, or “glamping,” resort in Sanford next month.
June 11, 2019
Innkeepers who love the lifestyle must also adapt to hospitality’s changing demands
Updated: June 10, 2019For 27 years, Scott Cowger has been fascinated by operational changes he’s witnessed in the innkeeping industry.
Updated: June 10, 2019
Maine House passes ban on offshore oil and gas drilling
June 4, 2019The Maine House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill to ban offshore oil and gas drilling and exploration in Maine’s ocean waters.
June 4, 2019
Construction on Colby's $26M Lockwood Hotel will begin this summer
June 4, 2019The long-planned construction of Colby College's downtown hotel will begin this summer, a $26 million key piece in the college's investment in Waterville's downtown development.
June 4, 2019
Andy Shepard, founder of Outdoor Sport Institute, stepping down
June 4, 2019Andy Shepard, founder of the Outdoor Sport Institute in Caribou, plans to step down as president and CEO on July 1, after 20 years at the helm.
June 4, 2019
Buyers swap corporate career for historic Kennebunkport inn
June 2, 2019Eileen and Carl Robley swapped out of careers in telecommunications and health care in favor of innkeeping with their purchase of the 1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn in Kennebunkport. The purchase was financed in part by a mortgage from Camden
June 2, 2019
New analysis shows 36% increase in Acadia visitor spending
May 28, 2019New data collection methods have generated a 36.3% increase in spending estimates generated by visitors to Acadia National Park.
May 28, 2019
Mt. Abram's mountain-bike park expected to be largest in Maine
May 28, 2019Mt. Abram, the ski resort in Greenwood, plans to kick off Phase 1 construction next month of what’s ultimately expected to be Maine’s largest mountain bike park. The plan taps into burgeoning interest in the sport and is expected to stimulate new
May 28, 2019
May 23, 2019
Franco Tour L-A creators tell twin cities to be 'prepared for tourism'
May 23, 2019Museum L-A Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers said the Lewiston-Auburn area, and the state, should prepare for tourism that will be generated by the newly created Franco Trail L-A.
May 23, 2019
Bethel looks to diversify its economy and strengthen role as western Maine hub
Updated: May 27, 2019The town of Bethel and neighboring ski areas are in the midst of expanding and diversifying their economies. Various interests aim to leverage assets that have long made the area a desirable destination to outdoor enthusiasts. That includes
Updated: May 27, 2019
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