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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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French company brings glamping to Sanford
Staff June 11, 2019A French company plans to open a luxury camping, or “glamping,” resort in Sanford next month.
Staff June 11, 2019
Innkeepers who love the lifestyle must also adapt to hospitality’s changing demands
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 10, 2019For 27 years, Scott Cowger has been fascinated by operational changes he’s witnessed in the innkeeping industry.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 10, 2019
Maine House passes ban on offshore oil and gas drilling
James McCarthy 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.
James McCarthy June 4, 2019
Construction on Colby's $26M Lockwood Hotel will begin this summer
Maureen Milliken 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.
Maureen Milliken June 4, 2019
Andy Shepard, founder of Outdoor Sport Institute, stepping down
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber June 4, 2019
Buyers swap corporate career for historic Kennebunkport inn
Laurie Schreiber 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
Laurie Schreiber June 2, 2019
New analysis shows 36% increase in Acadia visitor spending
Staff May 28, 2019New data collection methods have generated a 36.3% increase in spending estimates generated by visitors to Acadia National Park.
Staff May 28, 2019
Mt. Abram's mountain-bike park expected to be largest in Maine
Laurie Schreiber 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
Laurie Schreiber May 28, 2019
May 23, 2019
Franco Tour L-A creators tell twin cities to be 'prepared for tourism'
Staff 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.
Staff May 23, 2019
Bethel looks to diversify its economy and strengthen role as western Maine hub
Laurie Schreiber 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
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 27, 2019Bethel as a barometer for economy of western Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 27, 2019For our focus on Lewiston-Auburn and western Maine, our cover story looks at efforts to attract off-season visitors to Bethel and the surrounding area.
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 27, 2019
Report: Wedding bells also ring registers in Maine businesses
Peter Van Allen May 20, 2019It's wedding season and a new report shows couples and their invitees contribute an estimated $937 million to the Maine economy.
Peter Van Allen May 20, 2019
After selling rebuilt York inn, investor focuses on West End Inn
Laurie Schreiber May 20, 2019After spending five-plus years rebuilding and rebranding the 31-room Lighthouse Inn, at 20 Nubble Road in York Beach, Diane Pace sold it in favor of a new project. Within a day of the sale, she purchased the six-room West End Inn, at 146 Pine St. in
Laurie Schreiber May 20, 2019
As Bar Harbor cruise ship season starts, congestion debate heats up
Laurie Schreiber May 15, 2019The port of Bar Harbor expects 177 ships carrying 275,198 passengers this season. The ship number is down from 180 scheduled visits last year, but the passenger count is up from 230,000. The town’s capacity to accommodate increased numbers of
Laurie Schreiber May 15, 2019
Franco Trail L-A will promote heritage, business in twin cities
Staff May 13, 2019An initiative that will not only promote Lewiston-Auburn to tourists and businesses, but eventually link to a four-city New England "trail" of Franco-American heritage, is set to launch.
Staff May 13, 2019
Today's Poll
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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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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