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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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Migis Hotel Group launches program to address food insecurity
Updated: May 22, 2023Employees assembled 1,000 nutrition kits for Westbrook and Kingfield public schools at its company retreat.
Updated: May 22, 2023
Lincolnville hotel accommodates pickleball tourney
Updated: May 19, 2023Glenmoor By the Sea, which opens to guests today, will host its first-ever pickleball invitational on Monday, on a recently resurfaced tennis court that's been revamped with additional lines and nets for pickleball play.
Updated: May 19, 2023
Vacationland double feature: Two Maine towns make national bucket list
May 11, 2023Bar Harbor is No. 1 on a list of the "Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA in 2023-2024," published by U.S. News and World Report, while Kennebunkport is No. 21.
May 11, 2023
Wicked Pickle has big plans for pickleball in SoPo
May 11, 2023The new business aims to capitalize on the popularity of the country's fastest-growing sport.
May 11, 2023
Beer biz buzz: A roundup of Maine craft-industry news
Updated: May 15, 2023Boosting diversity in the industry is a priority for the new head of the Maine Brewers' Guild, Shea Cusick, who started as executive director of the trade association on May 1.
Updated: May 15, 2023
Machias innkeepers add ATV rentals to serve a growing market
Updated: May 11, 2023There’s a lot of conversation about enticing youth to remain in Maine as they enter the workforce. A young Washington County couple are creating their own reasons to stay.
Updated: May 11, 2023
L.L.Bean unveils highlights of flagship store revamp
May 8, 2023The $50 million, multi-year redevelopment will include exterior and interior upgrades. Open flow, connectivity and updated infrastructure are part of the plan
May 8, 2023
For workers, there’s plenty of room at the inn (and hotels and other hospitality businesses)
Updated: July 21, 2023Whether a business in the sector operates seasonally or year-round, the influx of summer tourists requires it to add workers or throw away financial opportunities. In 2022, Maine tourists extended their stays and spent a record $8.6 billion.
Updated: July 21, 2023
How to avoid employee wage and hour pitfalls during tourist season
Updated: July 20, 2023Guest columnist Liz Johnston, a labor lawyer at Verrill, says that while summer is a busy time for many businesses in Maine, it's important not to lose sight of key labor laws.
Updated: July 20, 2023
Maine charity golf tourney tees up mascot for marketing
Updated: May 8, 2023The Drive Fore Kids celebrity golf invitational, taking place in June at the Falmouth Country Club, aims to raise a minimum of $100,000 for the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.
Updated: May 8, 2023
Maine’s cruise ship season kicks off on a gray day in Bar Harbor
May 5, 2023The town is in the midst of a dispute over whether the number of cruise ships and their passengers strains resources, or if they are a welcome source of tourism-related revenue.
May 5, 2023
$500k awarded for construction of village hubs on Rangeley Lakes scenic byway
May 2, 2023Village gateway hubs are expected to provide increased safe off-road parking and pedestrian walkways to village amenities and recreational opportunities.
May 2, 2023
Tourism businesses in Maine fear shortage of workers this summer
May 2, 2023According to a Maine Tourism Association poll of its members, only 29% said they have sufficient staff for the coming tourism season.
May 2, 2023
Old Orchard Beach motel sells outside the family for first time
Updated: May 1, 2023Family ownership of the property dates back generations. The motel was built in 1976. The seller looked for a buyer who would appreciate the property. “We were lucky to find someone like that,” he said.
Updated: May 1, 2023
New Gloucester frozen custard-stand calls its quits after 69 years
April 28, 2023Family-owned Hodgman's Frozen Custard announced the closure on social media.
April 28, 2023
Hotel development remains strong: Newcomers include boutique hotels and inns
Updated: May 1, 2023Hotel development is booming in sync with tourism trends. New construction and renovations are underway from southern Maine to Aroostook County, with focal points on spaces and amenities that meet evolving customer expectations while also
Updated: May 1, 2023
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