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PublishedJune 1, 2019
Labor shortage forces Maine Huts and Trails to close 2 of its 4 lodges for the season
The nonprofit says it doesn't have enough workers to run the entire operation and complete the maintenance and improvements it needs on its trails and backwoods retreats.
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PublishedMay 24, 2019
Heavy traffic is in this weekend’s forecast as summer season kicks off
Officials expect a record number of vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Memorial Day weekend, making the state's tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the coming season.
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PublishedMay 20, 2019
Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state's 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 cruise passengers and crew this year.
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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 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
Lawmakers seek to make motorists from away pay more for Maine’s highways
The Maine Legislature is eyeing a summertime gas tax hike to help close a longstanding funding gap for infrastructure needs.
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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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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Susan Collins’ vote on Brett Kavanaugh fuels calls for boycott of Maine
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