The organization that runs the tourist attraction wants to build a storage building and ticket station on Portland’s waterfront.
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Saddleback sale agreement lifts hopes for long-closed ski area to get up and running
After four years of uncertainty, the ski area near Rangeley is expected to reopen in 2020 under the ownership of a Boston investment company.
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Just the ticket: Concord Coach Lines sees more than 50 percent growth in 10 years
The American Bus Association says attention to customer service and carefully planned expansions make the intercity bus service a national model.
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Lonely Planet ranks Maine among world’s best regions to visit in 2020
The travel site says Maine is lovely at any time, but next year’s bicentennial celebrations give it an edge.
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Commentary: Take to Maine’s roads – and enjoy some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery
A new law championed by Sen. Susan Collins revives a federal program that promotes and protects scenic roadways.
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Developer proposes another Portland hotel, this one in West End
Nate DeLois plans a 46-room hotel on Congress Street, across the street from a boutique hotel he already owns.
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New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy
Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.
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Tourism should be part of Maine economic development plan
The largest private industry in Maine, it creates a diverse and sustainable economy and draws innovators and entrepreneurs.
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Maine had more Airbnb summer guests, with hosts earning almost $56 million
Nearly 300,000 guests used the online service to rent rooms, apartments and homes in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day – almost double the number from 2 years ago.
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Maine Voices: It’s time to decide what kind of park we want Fort Gorges to be
Rather than commercializing it, let’s preserve the fortification’s unique beauty and the island’s raw and rugged character.