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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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Two Maine towns make Tripadvisor list of 15 'trending' US destinations
January 20, 2023Camden and Ogunquit are the only representatives of the Pine Tree State on the U.S. trendsetters list, with Camden at No. 8 and Ogunquit at No. 14.
January 20, 2023
State wants to make roads safer for bikes and pedestrians
January 19, 2023Speeding traffic has been identified as one of the primary concerns by the public and the plan's goals include improving on-road and off-road safety. Human-powered transportation such as bicycles and light electric-powered vehicles have huge
January 19, 2023
Stirring the pot: Portland sees a wave of new restaurants and expansions
Updated: January 23, 2023While still grappling with industry-wide staffing and supply-chain shortages, Portland’s restaurants are on the rebound. There has been a host of new investments in Maine's largest city, which is home to more than 500 licensed eating and drinking
Updated: January 23, 2023
Tour boat operators return to Maine, buying Boothbay schooners
January 12, 2023Schooner Explorations of Maine LLC bought the schooners Lazy Jack and Eastwind, along with the business’s leases and good will, from Tom Smith for an undisclosed price.
January 12, 2023
2023 Forecast: Castine’s new blood ready to take on tourism season
Updated: January 9, 2023Matt Powell and George Trinovitch, owners of Castine's Pentagoet Inn, said the inn is undergoing the first round of renovation and redesign plans. Within the first day of the off-season, the couple already had electricians at the inn to replace
Updated: January 9, 2023
2023 Forecast: Despite recent growth, Colby president concerned about inflation, labor shortages
Updated: January 9, 2023Colby College has been instrumental behind much of the recent growth in downtown Waterville. But Colby’s president, David Greene, is nonetheless concerned by some of the external factors that may affect the private college of 2,200 students.
Updated: January 9, 2023
2023 Forecast: Restaurants still rebounding, but strong numbers overall
Updated: January 9, 2023Maine’s hospitality industry had a very good 2022, but restaurants are struggling to rebound from the pandemic. And challenges due to the labor shortage are expected to persist.
Updated: January 9, 2023Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 9, 2023
Updated: January 9, 2023A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at companies around Maine.
Updated: January 9, 2023
Bar Harbor businesses file suit over limits on cruise ship visitors
January 4, 2023Bar Harbor, Maine’s largest port of call, is the center of debate over whether the number of cruise ships strains resources or is a welcome source of tourism-related revenue.
January 4, 2023
Sugarloaf’s $104M expansion proposal advances with DEP approval
December 30, 2022Goals include supporting more entry-level and multigenerational use, relieving traffic congestion, promoting summertime activity and increasing skier visits.
December 30, 2022
Bethel Inn Resort purchased by Massachusetts hotel group
December 28, 2022The full-service resort was founded in 1913 and has a storied history. Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, onsite restaurant and ski shop, scenic views of the White Mountains and cross-country ski trails.
December 28, 2022
Coming attractions: Portland hotel under construction makes Vogue list
December 27, 2022The Longfellow Hotel in Portland's West End neighborhood is set to open next summer.
December 27, 2022
Gone but not forgotten: Remembering Mainers who died in 2022
Updated: January 3, 2023Mainebiz pays homage to notable Mainers who died last year.
Updated: January 3, 2023
Odds & ends: Squishmallows, cannabis and other unusual news in 2022
Updated: December 27, 2022Mainebiz offers a recap of unusual news stories published this year. From a retail first at the Maine Mall in South Portland peddling stuffed creatures called Squishmallows to a new Jellystone Park in central Maine featuring Yogi Bear and his pals,
Updated: December 27, 2022
Sunday River unveils fastest chairlift of its kind in North America
December 23, 2022“The Jordan 8 is unlike any other chairlift at Sunday River if not New England,” said General Manager Brian Heon. “Its sheer size, scope, and improved technology take the experience of riding a chairlift to the top of a mountain to an entirely new
December 23, 2022
Maine named best place for walking in a winter wonderland
December 22, 2022Maine was voted the best place to spend the holidays, North Dakota was second and New Hampshire took the third spot in rankings that named the best places for a winter wonderland.
December 22, 2022
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