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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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Historic Belgrade inn ready for a new era
December 5, 2018A historic 1843 building goes back to its roots under new ownership, but also gives a nod to the future of the redeveloping village.
December 5, 2018
Bar Harbor to partner with trade association on impact study of cruise ships
November 30, 2018Despite concerns from a member of the Bar Harbor Town Council, the governing body agreed this week to partner with the Cruise Lines International Association to study the potential impact of cruise ship visitation.
November 30, 2018
Fork Food Lab gears up for Small Business Saturday, '12 Days of Christmas' events
November 21, 2018Portland's Fork Food Lab is planning several holiday-themed events to get the word out about the shared commercial kitchen and food startup business incubator while helping in the effort to end child hunger in Maine.
November 21, 2018Bowdoinham evaluates recreational redevelopment of town’s waterfront
November 21, 2018The town of Bowdoinham has hired Richardson & Associates in partnership with Baker Design Consultants to develop a master site plan for the redevelopment of the public works waterfront property.
November 21, 2018
Polstein plans $1M events center on Millinocket Lake
November 15, 2018The Maine Land Use Planning Commission approved a plan to build an events center and operations building at the New England Outdoor Center on Millinocket Lake.
November 15, 2018
County, town moves kick off $4.9M Skowhegan Run of River project
November 15, 2018The proposed Run of River Whitewater Recreation Area in Skowhegan can begin the lengthy study and permit process necessary for the $4.9 million project with a $40,000 grant from Somerset County.
November 15, 2018
Ozzy Osbourne to ride 'Crazy Train' into Bangor for 10th Waterfront Concerts season
November 6, 2018Bangor's Waterfront Concerts on Monday announced heavy-metal headliner Ozzy Osbourne as the first artist of its 10th anniversary season in 2019.
November 6, 2018
Bucksport aims to pitch itself as cruise ship destination
October 29, 2018Bucksport, a 5,000-population town on the Penobscot River, will start pitching itself to major passenger cruise lines this winter, the Bangor Daily News reported, citing Richard Rotella, the town's economic development director.
October 29, 2018Maine Tourism Association to create staffing service for members
October 24, 2018The Maine Tourism Association announced today that it will develop a staffing service that will recruit workers from other states, as well as help seasonal businesses form partnerships to share workers, to address the state's tourism industry
October 24, 2018
Work continues on management plan for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
October 23, 2018The National Park Service continues to seek public comments about the long-term management plan for Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument that's under development.
October 23, 2018
CMP nixes overhead crossing of scenic Kennebec Gorge in bid to win over critics
October 19, 2018In a bid to address concerns of state environmental regulators, host communities and other stakeholders, Central Maine Power plans to avoid an aerial crossing over the scenic Kennebec Gorge as part of its $950 million New England Clean Energy
October 19, 2018
Levant orchard’s corn maze wins USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award
October 19, 2018Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant has been named “Best Corn Maze in America” in this year's USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
October 19, 2018
Bar Harbor to sign lease with Bay Ferries, setting stage for CAT to leave Portland
October 17, 2018Bar Harbor Town Council voted unanimously to authorize a five-year lease agreement with Atlantic Fleet Services Corp., allowing it to contract with Bay Ferries Ltd. to reinstitute high-speed ferry service between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
October 17, 2018
UMA architecture students design weather-resistant benches friendly to seniors
October 16, 2018Augusta's Mill Park features two new weather-resistant and senior-friendly benches, the culmination of a year of design and building by three students from the bachelor's of architecture degree program at the University of Maine at Augusta.
October 16, 2018
Ski areas putting snowmaking to test as they gear up for new season
October 15, 2018Maine's mountains are still glowing orange and gold, but ski areas are gearing up to see white — thanks to continuing investments in their snowmaking equipment — as the winter season approaches.
October 15, 2018
Development projects taking shape in Rockland, Boothbay, Walpole
October 15, 2018Maine's Midcoast is much more than a summer tourist destination as evidenced by continued businesses openings in downtown Rockland, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' $50-million drive to become a year-round draw in Boothbay and a $3 million wat
October 15, 2018
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