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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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With $485K in funding, nonprofit will market Skowhegan-Waterville area as tourism destination
November 16, 2023The funding was awarded by the Maine Office of Tourism and will support a variety of marketing initiatives.
November 16, 2023
In time for ski season, Saddleback Mountain will unveil affordable housing complex
November 16, 2023The $10 million Saddleback House project is designed to attract and retain seasonal staff to Saddleback Mountain, and could help draw summertime employees for local restaurants and retail shops.
November 16, 2023
Three Maine restaurants named to OpenTable Top 100 list
Updated: November 16, 2023Elsewhere in New England, the list includes one establishment in Connecticut, four in Massachusetts, one in Rhode Island and none in Vermont or New Hampshire.
Updated: November 16, 2023
Questions persist, next steps loom as Portland inks stadium deal with pro soccer team
Updated: November 16, 2023On Monday, the Portland City Council OK'd the use of Fitzpatrick Stadium by what will likely be Maine's next pro sports team. But the work is just beginning.
Updated: November 16, 2023
Bar Harbor proposes dockside passenger counts to enforce stringent cruise ship limits
Updated: November 15, 2023A proposal calls for stationing an official at the tender dock to count cruise ship passengers and enforce a 1,000-per-day limit in 2024.
Updated: November 15, 2023
Put the 'inn' in innovation: HospitalityMaine panelists say small steps go a long way
Updated: November 14, 2023"Innovation is just adding to what you're already doing and modifying it in a way that makes it better," Bill Seretta, executive director of Fork Food Lab, said at the trade group's annual summit.
Updated: November 14, 2023
Bill would help gauge Maine snowpack in wake of climate change
November 8, 2023The Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Act would establish a regional network of snow and water monitoring stations to better track mountain snow accumulation and precipitation rates
November 8, 2023
Feuding over family leave: Businesses fear bigger staffing headaches under Maine’s new law
Updated: November 13, 2023The newly enacted law is being called one of the country’s broadest and most generous paid family and medical leave programs.
Updated: November 13, 2023
UNE launches undergraduate major in outdoor business and innovation
Updated: November 8, 2023The University of New England degree program aims to get students career-ready through a focus on sustainable community development, environmental policy, entrepreneurship and small business management.
Updated: November 8, 2023
PenBay Chamber appoints interim president
October 31, 2023Gordon Page assumes the position immediately, succeeding Eric Belley, who resigned Oct. 24.
October 31, 2023On eve of sports gambling launch, Maine slaps betting business with $400K fine
October 31, 2023The Maine Gambling Control Unit has fined a New York fantasy sports betting company $391,850 for taking "pick 'em" wagers, according to an industry publication.
October 31, 2023
Partnerships and influencers key to Brunswick esports startup’s growth
October 27, 2023The AI platform Omnic Data watches gameplay and pulls out statistics and insights to help gamers improve their play. Since February 2022, Omnic has generated over 165,000 coaching insights.
October 27, 2023
Sim City Golf to add locations in Bangor and Old Orchard Beach
Updated: October 30, 2023Golf pro Brian Bickford, owner of Sim City Golf in Westbrook, plans to open Bangor and Old Orchard Beach locations by Nov. 1.
Updated: October 30, 2023
Mainebiz readers weigh in on Maine's cruise ship visits
Updated: October 24, 2023More than half of Mainebiz readers who responded to a recent poll said cruise ship visitors don't directly benefit their businesses, but they're good for the state's economy.
Updated: October 24, 2023
Visitor center for national wildlife refuge to break ground in Kennebunk
Updated: October 24, 2023The architect was Oak Point Associates of Biddeford, while Benchmark Construction of Westbrook will build the facility. It's expected to open to the public in the spring or summer of 2026.
Updated: October 24, 2023
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
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