tourism
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PublishedMay 19, 2019
Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state's 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 passengers and crew in 2019.
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PublishedMay 16, 2019
Portland kicks off a cruise season that will bring bigger ships, more passengers
The city also opens its Waterfront Marketplace for the season.
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PublishedApril 26, 2019
Don’t let Maine’s working waterfront turn into a quaint picture of the past
Our state should be aiming for a future that allows fishermen the opportunity to thrive.
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PublishedApril 10, 2019
Slowing growth of tourism has Maine looking farther afield for new customers
While the number of visits increased just 1% last year, tourists who made the trip spent $6.2 billion, a 3% increase from 2017.
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PublishedApril 7, 2019
Birding festivals in Maine run small. And organizers like it that way.
Elsewhere, big festivals bring big profits to the communities where they are held. But here, the goal is a personal and authentically Maine experience.
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PublishedApril 1, 2019
Maine businesses may benefit from additional visas for temporary foreign workers
Federal immigration authorities are expected to release an additional 30,000 visas for the workers, which could help fill seasonal labor gaps afflicting Maine's summer tourism businesses.
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PublishedMarch 14, 2019
Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker's bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2019
Seasonal businesses could again get subsidies for hiring teen workers
Last year's pilot program paid out $12,743 in grants to 16 businesses to partially cover wages, according to Maine Department of Labor records.
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PublishedFebruary 19, 2019
Maine hospitality industry turns to retirees to stem labor shortage
Two York County towns tap older workers for hospitality jobs and get unexpected results.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Maine state parks nearing 3 million visitors a year
Visits to the state's 48 parks grew by 11 percent in 2018, with Sebabo Lake, Lily Bay and Bradbury Mountain leading the way.
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