In Bar Harbor, much of the economy is driven by visits to nearby Acadia National Park, cruise ship calls and other tourism. But with this season wiped out by the coronavirus crisis, some businesses are wondering if they'll survive to see the next one.
Despite the pandemic, the industry is big and getting bigger, partly driven by entrepreneurs with an appreciation of Maine's great outdoors and who aren't afraid to go off the beaten path.
When the COVID-19 crisis turned the hospitality industry upside-down, these two historic establishments made use of overlooked spaces just steps from the front doors.
Before news broke last week about the University of Maine System's plans for the fall semester, Chancellor Dannel Malloy chatted with Mainebiz about the challenges of the pandemic and a then-pending common accreditation for the system's seven universities.
The initial wave of the pandemic could have ripple effects on Maine's economy. The drop in hotel business is expected to greatly reduce state and local tax revenue, and fewer students on campus at Bowdoin College may affect Brunswick's economy.
The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
