summer vacation

Published
August 12, 2024

Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism

Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
Published
August 5, 2024

From the Chamber: Summer business trends and big BBRC updates
Published
June 23, 2024

As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them

Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation's hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
Published
May 27, 2024

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.
Published
April 30, 2024

Portland Jetport anticipates 17% passenger increase this summer

Service expansions by Breeze, Frontier and other airlines could push summer passenger numbers to 2 million.

Published
September 24, 2023

Maine Voices: The best part of our Maine summers are the Maine stories

This one goes out to Ada.
Published
August 1, 2023

From the Chamber: Don’t miss summer — 7 August activities for you
Published
June 5, 2023

Maine Voices: Packing up in preparation for the next school year

Students leave in June, carrying all they’ve experienced and learned into a new neighborhood called September.
Published
September 11, 2022

Driving neighborhood to neighborhood, ice cream truck operator keeps tradition going

Ryan Lowe might be the last of his kind in Portland.
Published
August 21, 2022

How to pack a cooler for every summer scenario

Whether you're headed to the beach, going on a longer camping trip or just having drinks by the bonfire, bring some special food and beverages and pack them properly to make the most of your late-summer getaways.