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Maine tourism

Published
October 29, 2021

Tourism surged in Maine this summer after 2020 slowdown

The number of people visiting the state was far higher than in 2020 and even surpassed pre-pandemic volumes in 2019.
Published
September 7, 2021

Struggling Maine restaurants push for more federal relief

Hundreds of Maine restaurants missed out on industry-specific relief funds, with only 43% of applicants receiving grants.
Published
August 25, 2021

Why Norway is one of Maine’s ‘best small-town downtowns’ according to Down East magazine

The town was included in a July articles.
Published
August 23, 2021

Maine tourism industry surges back, despite ongoing challenges of pandemic

Some businesses and destinations are on pace to set new revenue and visitor records this summer.
Published
July 29, 2021

Pandemic brings travelers to Franklin County

Franklin County's tourism industry saw a boost during the pandemic due to its access to nature. However, businesses that co-exist alongside tourism suffered.

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Published
July 19, 2021

Maine Turnpike Authority plans toll hike to offset pandemic losses

Proposed changes include a $1 increase – from $3 to $4 – for cash payers at the York toll plaza.
Published
July 7, 2021

Rattled by increase in airplane noise, Peaks Islanders are the latest to seek relief

'We have more planes coming over Peaks Island now than we have at any time in our history,' one resident says.
Published
June 13, 2021

Maine summer tourism relies on foreign student labor. But not this year.

Closed embassies, international travel restrictions and a backlogged visa process mean only a fraction of the usual number of students will make it to the U.S., leaving seasonal employers scrambling.
Published
May 27, 2021

Memorial Day weekend promises return of heavy traffic to Maine roads

Travel analysts predict a huge rebound from a year ago, when strict quarantine rules and closed hotels, restaurants and campgrounds kept many would-be travelers at home.
Published
May 21, 2021

Maine businesses could benefit from increase in visas for foreign workers

The federal government will issue 22,000 additional H-2B visas, which help businesses in the state's tourism and agriculture industries find seasonal help.