The leaves are expected to start turning in northern Maine this week, when we’ll start to see how the summer’s weather affects the colors. Saturday’s storm did not bring down leaves and is unlikely to affect foliage, an expert said Sunday.
Maine tourism
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Indigenous tourism gains traction in the U.S. but faces head winds
In Maine the nascent Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative has so far succeeded in garnering the support of both state and tribal leaders.
Posted inTimes Record
The Desert of Maine reopens with new attractions, focus on sciences
With the tourist destination’s seasonal opening, co-owners are unveiling a new nonprofit to promote arts and sciences.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
After so-so year, Maine tourism industry hopes to grow more in 2023
Tourists spent over $8.6 billion in Maine during 2022, an increase of 10% above the previous year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: I was born in Connecticut. It took me 60 years to get to Maine.
What is this mysterious thing where you sometimes visit a place for the first time, and it instantly feels like home?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Get used to uneasy times for winter recreation
Snow-starved seasons like this one have serious ramifications for Maine and the rest of the Northeast.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Another summer tourism season shows value of good workers
Hospitality businesses are competing for workers from a limited pool. The ones that win will be the best position to thrive.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
A little ‘liquid sunshine’ closes out summer tourism season in Maine
Despite a rainy end to the Labor Day weekend, business owners say they had a great summer season.