New rules meant to prevent the spread of rabies go into effect Aug. 1. They’ve drawn mixed reactions from Mainers, including some who rely on crossing the border to get veterinary care for their dog.
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Maine State Aquarium draws a crowd when it reopens after a 4-year hiatus
The state’s only aquarium reopened Wednesday and features new exhibits and research about the Gulf of Maine.
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Maine’s seasonal businesses say summer hiring looks sunnier this year
Finding people to take on summer jobs has been difficult in recent years. While some employers are still struggling, ‘it’s nowhere near where it was,’ a leader of the state’s hospitality industry said.
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Promotion of Wabanaki cultural tourism gains momentum in Maine
Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.
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Miami Beach spends $250,000 to tell spring breakers to stay away
The city has a slick campaign including a video that declares it’s ‘breaking up with spring break.’
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Plan takes on Old Port congestion as cruise ship arrivals ramp up
Part of the motivation behind the PortShare Promise is to help ease any friction between tourists, Portland residents and waterfront workers.
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Portland council postpones vote on proposed tourism funding fee for many hotel guests
The council will vote on the proposal on Sept. 18.
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Maine businesses expect strong finish to summer tourism season
A sunny Labor Day weekend has helped tourism-dependent business make up for a slow, rainy start.
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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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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.