Tourism
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
Commentary: Deadly heat shouldn’t be a curiosity. It’s a disaster and a tragedy.
Among the weather-related hazards made worse by climate change, extreme heat is the No. 1 killer, responsible for an estimated 3,900 deaths in California from 2010 to 2019.
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PublishedMay 28, 2023
Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop 'glampgrounds' that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Indigenous tourism gains traction in the U.S. but faces head winds
In Maine the nascent Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative has so far succeeded in garnering the support of both state and tribal leaders.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
As summer nears, most Maine tourism businesses are understaffed
Seaside hotels, tour buses, restaurants and other Maine employers are facing labor shortages that could affect many businesses' peak season.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget
The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Bar Harbor businesses sue town over limit on cruise ship visitors
The ordinance adopted by voters in November puts a 1,000-person cap on the number of passengers who can come ashore daily.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2022
Maine Voices: Trail networks, while popular, aren’t for everybody
Maine is an aging state. My partner and I don’t believe we’re the only people who feel rail would be better than trail.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2022
Letter: New York columnist didn’t encounter real Mainers
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
Travel rebound expected for Labor Day weekend
The Maine Turnpike may break traffic records set three years ago as low gas prices bring travelers back to the state.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2022
The humble Farmer: Times change. The memory of our B&B will live on.
‘Bills evolved when Maine innkeepers started charging people from Massachusetts so much that they couldn’t look them in the eye.’ A lot else has evolved, too.
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