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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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BikeMaine economic bounty to hit Aroostook County
February 7, 2018Hundreds of bike riders participating in BikeMaine have pumped $2.3 million into the Maine economy since the event's debut in 2013. This year, some of that economic impact will be shared with Aroostook County, which has been selected as BikeMaine's
February 7, 2018Historic Casco Bay fort pitched as 'Fortland'
February 6, 2018A developer envisions an immersive campground at the privately owned Fort Scammel, built as part of Portland's defenses during the War of 1812.
February 6, 2018
King confirmed as ranking member on Senate subcommittee on National Parks
January 31, 2018The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week confirmed U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, as the ranking member of the National Parks Subcommittee.
January 31, 2018
Maine Food Insider: It's January in Maine, and everyone's talking pie
January 31, 2018With Rockland's annual Pies on Parade Tour, National Pie Day and the Maine Grain Alliance sponsoring The Perfect Pie, a session with Tara Jensen, a North Carolina baker, Mainers are having lots of opportunities to celebrate the beloved baked pastry
January 31, 2018Airbnb listings surge in Maine, sparking push for stricter rules
January 29, 2018Airbnb continues to grow in popularity in Maine, with 280,000 people booking short-term rentals last year via the online booking site, a 62% jump over 2016.
January 29, 2018
Sale of Ocean Gate Resort signals confidence in Boothbay economy
January 28, 2018Thad Paul, who heads up The Wardman Group, a real estate investment firm in Washington, D.C., purchased the Ocean Gate Resort at 70 Ocean Gate Road in Southport on Dec. 1, 2017. He says the Boothbay Region's growing visitor market is one of the
January 28, 2018
Bar Harbor cruise ship number continues to rise
January 26, 2018The number of cruise ships scheduled to arrive in Bar Harbor the 2018 season is 14 more than 2017.
January 26, 2018
Wind power moratorium reignites tourism vs. clean energy debate
January 25, 2018Gov. Paul R. LePage issued an executive order Wednesday putting the brakes on the state's permitting of new onshore wind projects. In doing so, he's renewed the longstanding debate over whether there's greater value in Maine's scenic mountains for
January 25, 2018Acadia National Park closes due to federal shutdown
January 22, 2018The U.S. Office of Management and Budget ordered Acadia National Park on Saturday to start shutdown procedures in the face of the congressional budget impasse.
January 22, 2018
Maine Office of Tourism grants boost creative tourism approaches
January 17, 2018The Maine Office of Tourism awarded 10 grants totalling $132,875 to smaller organizations that are taking a creative approach and inspiring visitors to explore what's new in Maine.
January 17, 2018
Forest Society of Maine completes 100-Mile Wilderness conservation project
January 11, 2018A milestone conservation project completed by the Forest Society of Maine and its partners near Gulf Hagas and the 100-Mile Wilderness permanently conserves thousands of acres of productive forestland and public access to popular recreation spots
January 11, 2018Camden tightens fiscal oversight of Camden Snow Bowl
January 9, 2018As the winter season gets underway at the Camden Snow Bowl, town officials are taking steps to avoid previous financial missteps that took place during the $6.5 million Ragged Mountain Recreation Redevelopment Project that began more than three
January 9, 2018Acadia National Park sets visitation record in 2017
January 8, 2018By November 2017 the number of visitors to Acadia National Park was just under 3.5 million, eclipsing 2016's 12-month total by almost 200,000 visitors.
January 8, 2018Auburn sports tourism study results to be unveiled
January 5, 2018The results of a $31,000, three-month study on how sports tourism may benefit Auburn will be unveiled Monday night at a City Council workshop.
January 5, 2018
Food Insider: Viles Arboretum offers chance to get off couch on Super Bowl Sunday
January 3, 2018The Viles Arboretum's annual Table Tour in Augusta on Sunday, Feb. 4, offers an opportunity to enjoy a culinary-focused social event on Super Bowl Sunday before the game begins.
January 3, 2018Baxter State Park director retiring
December 29, 2017Jensen Bissell will retire after 12 years as director of the 210,000-acre Baxter State Park.
December 29, 2017
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