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Business, Maine, News

Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements

by Kelley Bouchard May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.

Business, Leslie Bridgers, Maine

See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 7, 2025May 10, 2025

With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.

Business, Maine, News

Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry

by Kelley Bouchard April 17, 2025April 18, 2025

Spending by tourists increased slightly to $9.2 billion, but Gov. Mills anticipates further declines as Canadians curb U.S. travel plans.

Business, News

Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court

by Kelley Bouchard February 25, 2025February 26, 2025

Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.

Business, Maine

Portland Jetport’s controversial parking expansion OK’d despite environmental concerns

by Kelley Bouchard January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

City Planning Board Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as board members approved the $8 million project, which would add 265 long-term surface parking spaces.

Business, Maine, News

Mainers are hitting the road for a busy week of holiday travel

by Gillian Graham and Katie Langley December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Christmas traffic can be harder to predict than Thanksgiving, but experts say a record number of Americans are expected to travel between Dec. 21 and Jan. 1.