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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 16, 2021
Maine wedding industry on track for recovery as restrictions ease
After a year of lost business and disruption, a growing industry that generates $1 billion annually in Maine is ready to get back on its feet.
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PublishedMay 9, 2021
Maine tourism industry experts expect strong travel season
HospitalityMaine says that interest in visiting Maine has been growing, even before restrictions were loosened.
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PublishedMay 4, 2021
Maine tourism shrank 27% last year, hampered by pandemic restrictions
Though visits and spending plunged, the decline wasn't as bad as many feared, and relaxed travel and business rules bode well for the industry this summer.
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PublishedApril 30, 2021
Maine tourism industry expects boost after travel restrictions end Saturday
Residents from all U.S. states will be allowed unrestricted travel to Maine, signifying a potentially booming summer tourism season this year.
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PublishedApril 20, 2021
Biden OKs more foreign seasonal workers as economy improves
The Department of Homeland Security said the U.S. would approve an additional 22,000 H2-B seasonal worker visas on top of the annual limit of 66,000 set by Congress.
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