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Tourism

Published
November 13, 2016

Time to give the Maine Highlands a hand

Far too many in the state are responsible for underselling those areas in Maine that are located away from the coast.
Published
November 6, 2016

Crowded Acadia may turn to reservation system for peak periods

Nothing's set in stone, but the much-loved national park is looking at options – such as metering and yes, reservations – to safeguard the visitor experience.
Published
October 11, 2016

Our View: Investment, attention needed to make inland Maine a target for tourists

The state is leaving visitor dollars on the table because people are unaware of the areas away from the coast.
Published
October 10, 2016

Maine summer tourism revenue on track to break all records

Big numbers from Portland and the southern coast and Bar Harbor make this a banner year, with restaurant and lodging sales the highest ever.
Published
September 11, 2016

Alan Caron: Maine needs to be rescued from damage done during LePage’s tenure

We need leaders who are motivated by a love of our state, not a hatred of others.

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Published
September 6, 2016

Maine lawmaker sends insulting email to woman calling for action on LePage

Rep. Stephen Wood tells a Massachusetts woman offended by the governor's comments that 'we have ... (enough) mass holes here. ... Thanks for not coming to Maine.'
Published
September 5, 2016

Busy Labor Day weekend caps hot summer tourism season for Maine

Low gas prices and hot, dry weather contributed to full hotels and heavy traffic in Maine over the long weekend.
Published
August 14, 2016

Hospitality industry grapples with seasonal worker shortage

Low unemployment levels and new restrictions on visa programs have strained businesses that cater to tourists, sometimes with extreme results.
Published
August 6, 2016

Florida officials insist state is safe to visit

The Zika virus, Orlando massacre and death by alligator of a young boy at Disney have put damage control on the front burner.
Published
August 1, 2016

Maine issues $57,675 in grants to support tourism

Groups get up to $10,000 to help promote hikes, bike rides, museums, a brewfest and a film festival.