Tourism & Recreation

Maine's outdoor recreation activity is on an upward growth trajectory, despite inflation and other challenges that have slowed national growth.

The 15-room, five-story Evalina Hotel, housed in a circa 1854 building, will be managed and operated by Fathom Cos.

The company, part of Atlantic Hospitality, lists both liabilities and assets between $10 million and $50 million in a 14-page filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine.

Researchers at the University of New England’s Center for Sport and Business Innovation released the findings in a 20-page economic impact report shared with Mainebiz.

The carrier announced on Tuesday that it will add seasonal nonstop flights to Akron-Canton Airport, operating on Thursdays and Sundays, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, operating on Mondays and Fridays.

Portland City Council has extended the moratorium on the construction of new large performance venues in the downtown district for another 180 days — further stalling development of the controversial Portland Music Hall.

Every year, the Downeast region draws thousands of runners, tens of thousands of boaters and millions of hikers and bikers. Although varying by orders of magnitude, the numbers support businesses, jobs and communities.

In a good year, snowmobiling adds more than $700 million to Maine’s economy. Recently, that number has dropped to less than $600 million

More than 2.59 million passengers flew in and out of the Portland International Jetport in 2025. Overall traffic at the jetport broke the 2024 record of 2.43 million passengers. 

By the end of this year, Opera House Arts will have invested almost $100,000 in theater audio and video upgrades, audience lobby amenities and improved housing accommodations for visiting artists at the historic venue.