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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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Frontier Airlines adds seasonal flights from Portland to Cincinnati
February 14, 2024The low-cost carrier's new summer service to Cincinnati will start on May. 16.
February 14, 2024
Skijoring & sleigh rides: Even with less snow, SnowFest a boon for Skowhegan businesses
Updated: February 16, 2024More than just fun and games, Skowhegan's eight-day festival that runs this year from Feb. 16-24 has far-reaching economic benefits.
Updated: February 16, 2024
Portland seeks business tenant for tiny, eight-sided waterfront property
Updated: February 13, 2024The city aims to lease the gazebo to a food vendor, local artist or retailer who would set up shop in 77 square feet of gross building area.
Updated: February 13, 2024
Ellsworth, already seeing a building boom, is being noticed by investors in short-term rentals
Updated: February 9, 2024The news of the city being a hot-spot for short-term rental investment may be a good sign for the economy, but creates a challenge for the already-tight housing market.
Updated: February 9, 2024
Two Maine restaurants bask in national spotlight
Updated: February 9, 2024Earth at Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport made a list of 'America's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants,' while Casey Prentice's next Portland venture is among 'The 18 Most Hotly Anticipated Restaurant Openings in America This Year.'
Updated: February 9, 2024
Katahdin Woods and Waters receives $1M grant toward monument's visitor center
February 2, 2024Construction of the Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is nearing completion, and it's expected to open in August.
February 2, 2024
Word on the street: Office conversions, ‘liberated work’ setups top Maine development trends
Updated: February 5, 2024In a sequel to last year’s “Word on the street” real estate feature, this year’s edition highlights commercial devel
Updated: February 5, 2024
Commercial development in Ellsworth is booming
Updated: February 5, 2024Ellsworth saw a substantial uptick in 2023, with investment of $85.5 million into 570,000 square feet of projects that spanned new builds, expansions, improvements and renovations.
Updated: February 5, 2024
Turning the tide: How climate change is reshaping waterfront development in Maine
Updated: February 5, 2024From Maine’s coast to inland rivers, private developers and others are building with an eye to a stormier future. They see it not just as a challenge, but as an opportunity to innovate.
Updated: February 5, 2024
Indoor golf driving range 'swishes' into Waterville
Updated: February 1, 2024Swish Indoor Golf is a new indoor simulator located at the Hathaway Creative Center at 10 Water St.
Updated: February 1, 2024
For some Oxford Casino customers, lucky break was a $15M email mistake
January 30, 2024The gaming establishment in Oxford distributed a marketing promotion to tens of thousands of players who weren't supposed to receive it.
January 30, 2024
Developer pauses storm-damaged Spinning Mill project in Skowhegan
Updated: January 30, 2024Dash Davidson said he's putting work on hold until he raises more funds to cover the costs of the storm's damage.
Updated: January 30, 2024
NH developer of Kittery’s Hampton Inn has another project coming, next door
January 29, 2024Kittery is drawing the attention of out-of-state developers. The board approved a boutique inn in December and a hotel, apartment building and commercial building this month.
January 29, 2024
After pandemic bump, Acadia National Park visitation drops for second straight year
Updated: January 26, 2024In 2021, Acadia had a big jump in visits, even compared to pre-pandemic levels. But the park has seen a steady decline since then.
Updated: January 26, 2024
Geared up: Skowhegan Main Street opens outdoor equipment library
Updated: January 29, 2024Somerset County residents can borrow gear from the new Skowhegan Outdoors Basecamp for free, while others can do so with the purchase of a one-year membership.
Updated: January 29, 2024
Buyer of Kennebunk B&B brings previous hospitality experience
Updated: January 29, 2024The inn was doing good business, but still had a lot of upside, given the size and location of the property, the buyer said. “So I thought, ‘There’s real opportunity here.’”
Updated: January 29, 2024
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