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Maine tourism
Portland adds summer flights to Nashville, New York City
Maine’s largest airport expands travelers’ options during peak tourism season.
Summer hotel, restaurant spending smashed record in Maine
Nearly $2.5 billion was spent in hotels and restaurants in Maine between June and September, blowing past the mark set in 2019.
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.
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.
Why Norway is one of Maine’s ‘best small-town downtowns’ according to Down East magazine
The town was included in a July articles.
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.
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.
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.
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.