The graffiti covers the ocean side of the rocky ledges of Dyer Point near Two Lights and Cape Elizabeth Light.
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Housekeepers struggle as U.S. hotels ditch daily room cleaning
Many hotels across the United States have done away with daily housekeeping service, making what was already one of the toughest jobs in the hospitality industry even more grueling
New Hampshire got a record 4.3 million visitors last fall
In the last year, the state has expanded its advertising beyond its core markets of New England and New York to include destinations within a 600-mile radius.
Maine’s tourism industry rebounds from pandemic, but challenges remain
More than 15 million visitors came to Maine last year, and spending ballooned to more than $7 billion.
Bar Harbor residents launch effort to cap daily visits by cruise ship passengers
A group seeks to limit the number of passengers from cruise ships to no more than 1,000 per day.
Change coming: Maine Turnpike plans to end cash toll collection
Technological advancements in recent decades have made the cash toll experience alien to many drivers.
Summer hotel, restaurant spending smashed record in Maine
Nearly $2.5 billion was spent in hotels and restaurants in Maine between June and September, blowing past the mark set in 2019.
Tourism surged in Maine this summer after 2020 slowdown
The number of people visiting the state was far higher than in 2020 and even surpassed pre-pandemic volumes in 2019.
Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage
In northern Maine, where peak conditions typically arrive in late September, forest rangers had reported less than 70% color change and moderate leaf drop on Wednesday.
Dry California town pleads with tourists to conserve
The coastal town of Mendocino relies on groundwater, but little rain and low river flow have wells running empty.