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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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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State approves $135 million deal to remake ski resort in Piscataquis County
The project in Big Moose Township is expected to create roughly 380 full- and part-time jobs.
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Amtrak Downeaster to resume full service in May
The popular passenger rail service will resume 5 daily round trips and adjust its schedule to add midday trips to and from Boston.
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Frontier adds more summer flights to and from Portland
The discount airline is adding Philadelphia, Atlanta and Myrtle Beach flights to the roster of seasonal routes at the Portland International Jetport.
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Southwest to offer daily flights between Portland and Chicago this summer
The new, nonstop flights from the Portland International Jetport to Chicago Midway International Airport will start in early June, the airline said.
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With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.
The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.
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Frontier Airlines to offer spring flights between Portland and Tampa
The budget airline will offer a month of direct flights to the popular Florida destination three days a week starting in April.
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Mills relaxes quarantine rules for visitors, eases business restrictions heading into tourism season
The changes are aimed at drawing summer tourists to Maine as the federal government steps up the supplies of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide.
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Trade group again names Portland’s jetport best in North America
Maine’s biggest airport received top marks for customer service for the fourth year in a row.