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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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Portland pro soccer team kicks off partnership with Maine Office of Tourism
Renee Cordes Updated: August 27, 2024The multiyear collaboration aims to attract more fans to soccer and to Maine, via community events and high-visibility marketing.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 27, 2024
Rockland’s new port program aims to ease visits for cruise passengers — and local residents
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 27, 2024Cruise ship calls to Rockland are up 142% this year, with 50 calls throughout the season and September slated for a record number of large cruise ships, some carrying as many as 3,000 passengers.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 27, 2024
Children's recreation nonprofit, WinterKids, hires executive director
Alexis Wells August 20, 2024Westbrook-based WinterKids, which promotes cold-weather activities and recreation for youngsters, hired Courtney Holub as its next executive director.
Alexis Wells August 20, 2024
Constructed with mass timber, visitor center for Katahdin monument nears completion
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 19, 2024Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is expected to contribute to the Katahdin region’s burgeoning four-season recreation economy and to support the revitalization of local communities.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 19, 2024
The Farmers' Almanac, published by Lewiston-based Geiger, is out with winter forecast
William Hall Updated: August 15, 2024The almanac has been making long-range weather forecasts for over 200 years. According to the new edition, La Niña will affect temperatures and precipitation for most of this winter.
William Hall Updated: August 15, 2024
In Westbrook, Rock Row complex adds to menu of restaurant tenants
Renee Cordes Updated: August 15, 2024LB Kitchen, of Portland, will open a second location in Westbrook, joining other eateries such as Cowbell and Big Fin Poké.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 15, 2024
The County’s claim to fame: Aroostook is known for its potatoes, and its Potato Blossom Festival
Fred J. Field Updated: August 19, 2024The signature summer event in the County is the Maine Potato Blossom Festival, which celebrates the state's billion-plus-dollar industry. In his photo essay, Fred Field shares the fun.
Fred J. Field Updated: August 19, 2024
A Look Back: Real estate deals make history, now — and then
William Hall Updated: August 19, 2024Mainebiz looks back at its 30-year history, and recalls purchases and sales that eventually influenced transactions of today.
William Hall Updated: August 19, 2024
Portland’s Thompson Block adds seven rental lofts
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 12, 2024At 121 Middle St. in the Old Port, seven lofts were converted from vacant class B office space and showcase historic design features.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 12, 2024
Maine regulators, Downeast Salmon Federation partner on flood mitigation project
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 12, 2024The crossing on Addison Road in Columbia experiences significant roadway flooding. The work includes widening culverts and raising the road.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 12, 2024
After 8 years of restoration, Kittery life-saving station is Maine's newest museum
William Hall Updated: August 16, 2024The Wood Island station, built in 1908, once housed rescue crews who rowed open boats to reach mariners in distress. Now the life-saving building has a new life.
William Hall Updated: August 16, 2024
Breeze Airways adds another route between PWM and Florida
Alexis Wells August 8, 2024Mainers wanting to get away this winter will have another option, with Breeze Airways adding another nonstop flight option from Portland to Florida. Bangor will also have seasonal flights.
Alexis Wells August 8, 2024
Snowboard enthusiast scoops up West Bethel campground
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 5, 2024The 32 acres includes 17 acres of undeveloped, level and dry land with potential for expansion. The area’s lodging market is active as a four-season tourism destination.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 5, 2024
New Portland 'aparthotel' is more 'apart' than 'hotel'
Renee Cordes August 1, 2024The Weldon is at 54 York St., though without any signage or evidence of a hotel lobby. The property has 13 one- and two-bedroom suites.
Renee Cordes August 1, 2024
National Park Foundation contributes $2M to build workforce housing for Acadia
Laurie Schreiber August 1, 2024Two sites, in Bar Harbor and in Seal Harbor, could provide housing for 60-plus seasonal employees of Acadia National Park. A housing deficit has been leaving 30% of seasonal positions there unfilled.
Laurie Schreiber August 1, 2024
Women to Watch: Kristina Cannon is at the forefront of Skowhegan's revitalization
Alexis Wells Updated: August 5, 2024More than $650 million of investment is underway in the town, and Kristina Cannon leads an economic development group, Main Street Skowhegan, driving much of that growth.
Alexis Wells Updated: August 5, 2024
Today's Poll
Portland is home to four professional sports teams — the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox; the G-League's Maine Celtics, an affiliate of the Boston Celtics; the Maine Mariners, an ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins; and the Portland Hearts of Pine, which is in USL League One.
In October 2024, the Sports Business Journal named Portland the best U.S. city for minor league sports.
In the past year, Maine's teams have been getting some upgrades.
The Portland Sea Dogs opened a new, state-of-the-art $10 million training facility and clubhouse at Hadlock Field. The Portland Hearts of Pine launched their inaugural season in 2025, playing to consistently sold-out crowds from the very first game and reaching the semifinals in November. And now the Maine Mariners plan to build a new practice rink at the Downs in Scarborough.
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