Some businesses and destinations are on pace to set new revenue and visitor records this summer.
Maine tourism
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Portland International Jetport on track for record summer as travel surges despite pandemic
Airline seats for sale through Maine’s biggest airport set a record for July and August, indicating strong demand for leisure travel during the state’s peak tourism season.
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Maine Turnpike Authority plans toll hike to offset pandemic losses
Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.
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Rattled by increase in airplane noise, Peaks Islanders are the latest to seek relief
‘We have more planes coming over Peaks Island now than we have at any time in our history,’ one resident says.
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Dine Out Maine: Eat the Weekend
Whether you’re a visitor or a local, this food-filled fantasy weekend in Greater Portland has plenty for you.
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Maine summer tourism relies on foreign student labor. But not this year.
Closed embassies, international travel restrictions and a backlogged visa process mean only a fraction of the usual number of students will make it to the U.S., leaving seasonal employers scrambling.
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Opponents seek probe of priority ferry boarding plan for Peaks Island residents
Casco Bay Lines approved the one-year pilot program for residents, property owners and their families this spring, but not everyone is on board.
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Turnpike authority delays opening of new York toll plaza until September
Replacing the Maine Turnpike’s busiest toll plaza has been in the works since 2018, and was supposed to be completed this month.
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New Hampshire developer buys majority stake in 2 Portland hotels
XSS Hotels acquired a controlling interest in the Portland Harbor Hotel and The Inn at Diamond Cove.
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Memorial Day weekend promises return of heavy traffic to Maine roads
Travel analysts predict a huge rebound from a year ago, when strict quarantine rules and closed hotels, restaurants and campgrounds kept many would-be travelers at home.