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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
Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker's bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.
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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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PublishedJanuary 21, 2019
Co-owner of Palace Diner to open Portland restaurant
Greg Mitchell has leased the restaurant space in The Francis, a boutique hotel on Congress Street.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2019
Boutique hotel chain plans to buy and renovate Portland’s historic Danforth Inn
The inn in the West End will close for a month while a staff is hired and updates are made.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2018
Portland restaurant Bolster, Snow & Co. has closed
The restaurant, located inside The Francis hotel, will reopen for one night only.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
New strategy to fill summer tourism jobs: Trade group to start staffing service
The Maine Tourism Association will devote a full-time position to casting a wide net, inside and outside the state, to connect its members with prospective seasonal employees.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2018
Maine hotelier Tom Walsh, who owned the Samoset and other properties, dies
The Bangor native built a portfolio of more than 100 hotels that stretches from Canada to Florida and includes many of New England's most notable properties.
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