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  • BookLocker gets green light in Amazon lawsuit

    Rebekah Metzler September 29, 2009

    An antitrust lawsuit brought against Amazon.com by an independent publishing company in Bangor recently entered a new chapter after a federal judge denied Amazon's request to have the suit thrown o

  • EMMC eliminates 15 positions

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 27, 2009

    Eastern Maine Medical Center is eliminating or reducing the hours of 16 positions to bring the Bangor hospital's costs in line with projected revenue.

  • Plum Creek wins regulators' approval

    Mainebiz News Staff September 23, 2009

    State regulators yesterday gave unanimous approval to Plum Creek Timber Co.'s resort and residential development in the Moosehead Lake region, the state's largest development in history.

  • Hollywood Slots pursues expansion plans

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 21, 2009

    Managers of Hollywood Slots racino in Bangor are talking with lawmakers about potential legislation that would allow table games at the complex, making it a full-service casino to draw more busines

  • Allegiant Air expands at BIA

    Whit Richardson September 15, 2009

    Allegiant Air today said it is expanding its service at Bangor International Airport, news that comes just a month after two airlines cut service at the airport.

  • Millinocket hospital gets $2.5M loan

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 15, 2009

    Millinocket Regional Hospital has received a $2.5 million rural development loan from the U.S.

  • UMaine to freeze pay, boost enrollment to balance budget

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 14, 2009

    The University of Maine System yesterday released a final draft report detailing how the system can cut spending, boost enrollment and improve its performance.

  • Plum Creek gets LURC staff approval

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 9, 2009

    After more than four years of deliberation, the staff at the Land Use Regulation Commission yesterday recommended giving final approval to Plum Creek Timber Co.'s controversial development proposal

  • Commission urged to spur northern development

    Mainebiz News Staff September 7, 2009

    Maine and other Northeast officials are urging the Obama administration to use $30 million in federal stimulus funds to jumpstart a committee that would spur economic development in northern parts

  • Expanding horizons | Accommodating a surge of laid-off workers and a growing interest in the trades, Northern Maine Community College welcomes a colossal class

    Mindy Favreau September 8, 2009

    On Aug. 24, classes started for Northern Maine Community College’s biggest incoming class in memory.

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Today's Poll

Does cruise ship season help your business?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy.

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