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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.
Tariffs, immigration policy uncertainties pose risks to ‘sturdy’ growth, Maine state economist says
January 15, 2025If tariffs are wide ranging, "things could be really, really bad," Amanda Rector told a Mainebiz forum.
January 15, 2025
Lafayette Hotels continues expansion with Ogunquit resort deal
January 13, 2025Lafayette Hotels, a family-owned and -operated group of more than 30 hotels across Maine and New Hampshire, acquired its fourth property in Ogunquit with the acquisition of the Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort.
January 13, 2025
Work underway to revitalize Houlton’s century-old Temple Theatre
Updated: January 14, 2025A Houlton business owner acquired a century-old movie theater business and the building in which it’s housed in two deals that wrapped up earlier this month.
Updated: January 14, 2025
In Belfast, dory owner offers rowing tours — even in winter
Updated: 11 hours agoMainebiz catches up with Nicolle Littrell of DoryWoman Rowing to find out more about the unusual year-round business
Updated: 11 hours ago
Bar Harbor likely to see cruise ship slump, but other ports remain strong
Updated: January 13, 2025Demand for cruise visits to Portland, Rockland and Eastport is strong, but the outlook varies. Factors include sailing times from other cruise ports, certain customs and border protection restrictions and, in Rockland’s case, a local ordinance
Updated: January 13, 2025-
Maine 'Winter Wednesdays' campaign aims to tempt diners during slow season
January 7, 2025The promotional campaign features price specials at restaurants, breweries and cafes from Jan. 8 through March 26.
January 7, 2025
Portland Gear Hub secures permanent ownership of store and workshop
Updated: January 6, 2025Bikes and other outdoor gear have been donated over the years to the nonprofit, which inspects, repairs, recycles and reuses as much as possible for sale and programs.
Updated: January 6, 2025
A prominent Portland chef says he'll take a ‘little break,' citing need for change
Updated: January 2, 2025Matt Ginn, a chef at Evo, Twelve, the Chebeague Island Inn and the Good Table, has worked for the Prentice Hospitality Group for a decade.
Updated: January 2, 2025
What a dozen Maine movers & shakers resolve to do in 2025
Updated: January 2, 2025While the resolutions are as varied as the individuals they come from, there were a few common themes.
Updated: January 2, 2025
From bragging rights to charitable giving, good news was plentiful in 2024
Updated: December 31, 2024Uplifting news stories this year kudos for Portland as a minor-league sports town, and a new sign of "hopeful" in Ellsworth.
Updated: December 31, 2024
Bah, humbug: Layoffs, closings and other 'hard' news in 2024
Updated: December 27, 2024Maine businesses had their share of rough patches in 2024.
Updated: December 27, 2024
Health care and hospitality hiring in Maine highlight otherwise ho-hum November unemployment report
Updated: December 24, 2024Private sector jobs increased mainly in health care and social assistance and in leisure and hospitality, continuing the recent pattern.
Updated: December 24, 2024
Downeast tourism hotspot basks in national spotlight
Updated: December 23, 2024Bar Harbor has been named the country's best small town to visit in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Newcastle homestead of worker-rights champion Frances Perkins designated a national monument
December 16, 2024Frances Perkins was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s labor secretary, credited with helping establish the 40-hour work week, workplace safety measures and the abolition of child labor.
December 16, 2024Family-owned, veteran-operated children’s gym opens in Scarborough
Updated: December 16, 2024The franchise is part of Little Gym International, which has nearly 400 locations in over 31 countries.
Updated: December 16, 2024
Looking ahead, Maine Office of Tourism will update 5-year marketing strategy
December 2, 2024Tourism in Maine is an $8 billion industry, but as travel trends evolve the Maine Office of Tourism looks to update its marketing and development strategy.
December 2, 2024
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