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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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Monson restaurant wins prestigious James Beard Award
June 6, 2023The Quarry restaurant beat four other rivals to win a hospitality award in the foodie world's "Oscars."
June 6, 2023
After almost four decades, Cape Elizabeth eatery set to change hands
Updated: June 6, 2023The Good Table, sold to local buyers with a "fine chef," first opened its doors in 1986.
Updated: June 6, 2023
New life for historic Lubec church acquired for $85,000
Updated: June 2, 2023Removal of century-old tin panels uncovered original trompe-l'œil stenciling. Four 2,000-pound steel I-beams were Lincoln-logged into place with an engine hoist.
Updated: June 2, 2023
Hotelier donates $500k to SMCC’s hospitality management program
May 26, 2023The money will provide resources to add a professor, new training equipment and additional resources. The program helps fill the industry's workforce need.
May 26, 2023
Roll out the citrus, melon and mango: Maine craft brewers going light and fruity this summer
Updated: May 26, 2023As Maine heads towards summer, Maine craft brewers are releasing seasonal beverages with a fruity twist.
Updated: May 26, 2023
With hotel under construction, Bar Harbor hotelier eyes year-round market
Updated: August 28, 2023The Pathmaker will be a 45-room hotel on Cottage Street in Bar Harbor. "I think the potential is in continuing to make the community more year-round," said Stephen Coston, who is co-developing the property.
Updated: August 28, 2023
NHL-size ice arena and turf field expected to grow Topsham as recreation destination
Updated: May 24, 2023A dome that covered a sports facility on site collapsed during a heavy snowstorm. Six Rivers Youth Sports formed in 2021 and runs an indoor turf field, with goals to build an ice arena and improved facilities.
Updated: May 24, 2023
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
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
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
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