Maine’s leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Rockland invites more cruise ships amid uncertainty
Many in this small seaside city look to Bar Harbor, where thousands of cruise ship passengers crowd the streets and sidewalks from spring through fall.
Labor Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike up slightly from 2023
Friday was the busiest day of the holiday weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority said.
Breeze Airways to add another route between Portland and Florida
Starting Nov. 20, the airline will offer flights twice a week from Portland to Sarasota.
Hotel development in Portland booming as city seeks to amp up winter tourism
Portland has at least 750 hotel rooms in various stages of the planning process, and there are more than 400 in the works in the surrounding area.
Online booking alerts now offered for busy Acadia National Park
The email alerts from recreation.gov let travelers know when preferred camp sites and vehicle reservations are available.
Planning a trip to Canada with your dog? Make sure you have the right forms
New rules meant to prevent the spread of rabies go into effect Aug. 1. They’ve drawn mixed reactions from Mainers, including some who rely on crossing the border to get veterinary care for their dog.
Maine State Aquarium draws a crowd when it reopens after a 4-year hiatus
The state’s only aquarium reopened Wednesday and features new exhibits and research about the Gulf of Maine.
Maine’s seasonal businesses say summer hiring looks sunnier this year
Finding people to take on summer jobs has been difficult in recent years. While some employers are still struggling, ‘it’s nowhere near where it was,’ a leader of the state’s hospitality industry said.
Promotion of Wabanaki cultural tourism gains momentum in Maine
Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.