The town’s law enforcement presence and welcoming community help make the town safe for tourists.
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Saco splash pad offers fun, safe, summertime family entertainment
Families across the Saco and Biddeford area are enjoying the newly opened Saco splash pad.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
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School’s out, what now? How Maine kids celebrate the last day
Spoiler alert: It’s mostly with ice cream. But mini golf and family time rank high, too.
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If tourists boycott Maine, let’s Make Summer Great Again — for us
We can fill in the gaps from any politically related hits on the hospitality industry by having the staycations of our dreams.
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Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
Posted inTimes Record
Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism
Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Summer business trends and big BBRC updates
This week, I have two separate pieces I want to get into. I want to share some the things we’ve been working on at the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber that we haven’t told the world about yet, and also, I want to acknowledge some trends I have been seeing that are definitely shifts in how business […]
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As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them
Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation’s hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
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Maine’s seasonal businesses say summer hiring looks sunnier this year
Finding people to take on summer jobs has been difficult in recent years. While some employers are still struggling, ‘it’s nowhere near where it was,’ a leader of the state’s hospitality industry said.