The state is leaving visitor dollars on the table because people are unaware of the areas away from the coast.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.’
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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.
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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.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To fathom tourists’ impact on Peaks Island, imagine so many on Munjoy Hill
It’s time to hold a public hearing to air concerns about public safety staffing and ferry access.
Posted inFood
New food delivery service comes to the midcoast
Park Row Provisions will deliver some staples and prepared foods to vacationers