While American leaders, including Gov. Janet Mills, emphasized the vital role of Canadian tourists, Canadian premiers said they’re telling constituents to ‘travel around Canada.’
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Maine saw more tourists than expected over Memorial Day weekend
More than a million vehicles traveled on the Maine Turnpike from Friday to Monday. Could it be a good omen for the rest of the summer season?
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What will tourist season in Maine look like? Three towns weigh in
We went to Old Orchard Beach, Bar Harbor and Belgrade to see how business owners and local leaders are preparing for a summer of uncertainty.
Posted inLocal & State
Westbrook to host ‘Paddle the Presumpscot’ canoeing trips this summer
Visitors and residents alike are invited to guided canoe paddling on the Presumpscot River with discussion provided by a local historian.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News, Politics
Janet Mills, other Northeast governors invite Canadian premiers to meet on tariffs and trade
The summit, a response to President Donald Trump’s aggressive stance on U.S.-Canada relations, would be held in Boston at a date to be determined.
Posted inNation & World, News
Travel to the U.S. from almost everywhere is falling under Trump
Last month, overseas visitors fell nearly 12% compared with the same time last year, according to data from the International Trade Administration, an agency under the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry
Spending by tourists increased slightly to $9.2 billion, but Gov. Mills anticipates further declines as Canadians curb U.S. travel plans.
Posted inLocal & State
Biddeford walking tour guides participants home
Starting this summer, a new walking tour from Heart of Biddeford will explore what “home” means to Biddeford residents.
Posted inTimes Record
Group of Bath residents wants fewer cruise ships
Bath residents, mostly living in the South End of the city, are concerned about pollution, noise and ‘overtourism.’
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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.