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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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Old Orchard Beach motel sells outside the family for first time
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 1, 2023
New Gloucester frozen custard-stand calls its quits after 69 years
Renee Cordes April 28, 2023Family-owned Hodgman's Frozen Custard announced the closure on social media.
Renee Cordes April 28, 2023
Hotel development remains strong: Newcomers include boutique hotels and inns
Laurie Schreiber 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
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 1, 2023
Selling Maine as a convention destination: Balancing attractions with lack of space for larger events
Renee Cordes Updated: May 1, 2023While Vacationland boasts plenty of unique attractions and tour possibilities, the state’s lure for large meetings and events is limited by a variety of factors.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 1, 2023From the editor: Hospitality industry looks for ways to grow in Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 1, 2023Leisure travel has always been the bread and butter of Maine’s hospitality industry — summer travelers. As Maine’s tourism industry continues to push the boundaries of the summer and “shoulder” seasons, it’s also looking at ways to bring in more
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 1, 2023King urges revamp of seasonal-worker visa program
Renee Cordes Updated: April 28, 2023Delays in the U.S. Department of Labor's ability to process H2-B visas are a hindrance to small businesses that rely on seasonal or temporary workers, U.S. Sen. Angus King writes in a letter to the acting U.S. Labor Secretary.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 28, 2023Incoming Maine Brewers' Guild boss aims to craft a more diverse industry
Renee Cordes Updated: April 27, 2023"I'd like to bring other women and people of color into the industry," Shea Cusick told Mainebiz days before starting her job as executive director of the Maine Brewers' Guild.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 27, 2023
Massachusetts hotelier buys Ogunquit inn — its 24th property in Maine
Laurie Schreiber April 26, 2023The 249-room Anchorage by the Sea is the 47th hotel in Giri Hotel's portfolio and 24th property in Maine. In the past two years, Giri has acquired four Maine hospitality properties.
Laurie Schreiber April 26, 2023
Drinks to-go are here to stay under law signed by Mills
Renee Cordes Updated: April 25, 2023Curbside alcohol sales that started during pandemic shutdowns can continue permanently under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 25, 2023
With dining habits changing, Maine restaurants rush to adapt
Alexis Wells Updated: April 21, 2023Maine eateries have had to pivot to keep up with their patronage, offering shorter hours and revised menus. While many have been able to work through ongoing challenges in the wake of the pandemic, several well-known restaurants have closed.
Alexis Wells Updated: April 21, 2023
Portland Mediterranean eatery closes as owners mull next chapter
Renee Cordes April 19, 2023TIQA Mediterranean restaurant opened nine years ago inside Portland's Courtyard by Marriott hotel.
Renee Cordes April 19, 2023
Celebs and a countess once stayed at this 19th century Blue Hill inn
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 17, 2023The Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant and a barn date to 1884. The inn has five guest rooms and suites, commons area, a 75-seat restaurant and an events space.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 17, 2023
Statewide coalition backs $30M bond for Maine trails
Renee Cordes Updated: April 13, 2023If lawmakers approve the $30 million Maine Trails Bond, the proposal would then go to voters for approval.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 13, 2023
Permanent installation: Giant trolls make botanical gardens their forever home
Ann Fisher April 12, 2023Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay also announced enhanced accessibility as the second season of the Gardens for All program approaches.
Ann Fisher April 12, 2023
Mainers get creative with social media April Fools' gags
Renee Cordes April 1, 2023The city of Auburn and others turned up the fun this April Fool's Day with tongue-in-cheek posts and promotions.
Renee Cordes April 1, 2023
Portland, SoPo make list of ‘least desirable’ places to live on a salary of $100K
Alexis Wells March 30, 2023On a list where Palm Beach, Fla., was No. 1, Portland ranked No. 55 and South Portland at No. 59. Biddeford ranked far better, at 128 of 150 cities studied.
Alexis Wells March 30, 2023
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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