The Maine Turnpike is also expected to be busier than it was this time last year.
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New Damariscotta shop offers selection of global flavors
From Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos to exotic candies, Barco Provisions has something for everyone. As co-owner Penn Way suggests, locals can eat worldwide “without leaving the state.”
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Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
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She took a solo honeymoon after her fiancé died – and found a community
Laura Murphy’s TikToks have reached millions, and she takes comfort in the connection to others who have experienced loss.
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Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages
Hotel housekeepers have for years waged a fierce battle to restore automatic daily room cleaning that was scaled back at many properties during the coronavirus pandemic.
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CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.
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The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
The head of the agency said TSA has enough screeners to handle the expected crowds this weekend and through the summer.
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Hotels are finally catering to neurodivergent travelers
In the U.S., approximately 20% of the population experience a form of neurodivergence. These often-invisible conditions range from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder to dyslexia and Tourette’s syndrome.
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Remember last year’s Memorial Day travel jams? Chances are they will be much worse this year
Highways and airports are likely to be jammed in the coming days as Americans head out on, and then home from, Memorial Day weekend getaways.
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U.S. security alert warns Americans overseas of potential attacks on LGBTQ events
The global notice came three days after the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued a similar public warning about events and venues linked to June’s Pride month.