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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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Maine agricultural fairs close out strong 2023 season
Updated: October 24, 2023Mostly focused around agriculture and farming, Maine's fairs also showcase arts and crafts and outdoor recreation activities from axe-throwing to tractor rides. The season wrapped up this month with the Fryeburg Fair.
Updated: October 24, 2023
From spirits to shellfish: 4-day foodie fest opens in Portland
Updated: October 25, 2023Harvest on the Harbor, which takes place from Wednesday through Sunday, kicks off Wednesday evening with an event featuring Maine-made spirits and food pairings from local vendors.
Updated: October 25, 2023
Boutique boomlet in Biddeford? A second high-end hotel may open in trending Maine city
Updated: November 6, 2023A vacant downtown building may be converted into a hotel, but the luxury lodging faces some hurdles. And oh yes, Biddeford already has one.
Updated: November 6, 2023
Amid a competitive hotel market, a Marriott property opens near the Maine Mall
October 18, 2023TownePlace Suites by Marriott, at 70 Maine Mall Road, has 101 guest rooms. It is operated under a franchise agreement with New Gen Hospitality Management, a South Portland-based business with five SoPo hotels.
October 18, 2023
Aroostook County's astronomical attraction may get an out-of-this-world upgrade
October 18, 2023On the University of Maine Presque Isle campus, one of the most-asked questions from visitors is, “Where is the sun?” Construction of a 3D model of the sun, to replace a 2D painting, is estimated at $55,000.
October 18, 2023
Prentice Hospitality Group agrees to buy Cape Elizabeth's Good Table restaurant
Updated: October 16, 2023The Good Table Restaurant, owned by the Kostopoulos family since 1986, will reopen around February under the new owner, with chef Matt Ginn taking over the kitchen.
Updated: October 16, 2023
Rockport luxury hotel to open this winter as midcoast shrugs off seasonal stereotype
Updated: October 16, 2023The year-round Rockport Harbor Hotel will have 20 rooms and two restaurants, and plans to employ 15 to 20 people when it opens.
Updated: October 16, 2023
Hotel on UMaine campus now has a name and plans for opening
October 11, 2023The 95-room boutique hotel is finishing construction and already beginning to accept reservations on its website.
October 11, 2023
After pandemic delay, Portland's Time & Temperature Building has a new development team
October 11, 2023After an earlier plan to convert the iconic downtown building to a luxury hotel fizzled amid the pandemic, labor shortage and daunting construction costs.
October 11, 2023
East Brown Cow, Commonwealth Hotels name area general manager for 2 Portland properties
October 10, 2023Stacy O’Reilly brings over 20 years of industry experience to the hospitality properties.
October 10, 202341,000 Mainers may have been hacked in ransom attack against casino giant
October 10, 2023Mainers and others who have frequented Caesars Entertainment hotels and gaming spots may have had their personal information stolen, the company said.
October 10, 2023
‘Body-neutral’ gym aims to empower women and build confidence
Updated: October 9, 2023“It’s a body-neutral gym. In most cases, gyms like to talk about weight loss and dieting. We don’t do that,” says the owner of an all-female kickboxing and fitness studio.
Updated: October 9, 2023
Maine investor teams with Alaska inventor of ‘best in show’ cooler
Updated: October 6, 2023Jac Arbour, a Gardiner-based CPA and investment manager, co-founded cooler maker PacBak with Brian McKinnon of Wasilla, Alaska. The rugged cooler is finding traction with retailers around the country.
Updated: October 6, 2023
Game on for Portland Monopoly as local businesses take 'Chance' on sponsorships
Updated: October 6, 2023Harbor Fish Market and Sea Bags are among local businesses featured in a new edition of the iconic board game, which is produced by Top Trumps USA under license from Hasbro Inc.
Updated: October 6, 2023
Real Estate Insider Notebook: Luxury treehouses, fast-food expansion and parking garage woes
Updated: October 5, 2023A luxury tree house resort gets props, DeStefano & Associates binges on fast-food locations and a Biddeford elected official takes a parking garage to task for not limiting payment options.
Updated: October 5, 2023
Portland’s Bayside Bowl expands with acquisition of SoPo retail building
Updated: October 2, 2023“We have a bunch of leagues ready to go in South Portland,” said owner Charlie Mitchell. Aiming to hit the ground running, “People have expectations of Bayside Bowl.”
Updated: October 2, 2023
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