Pandemic continues to affect hospitality industry
Hospitality businesses had to pivot in 2020 when the pandemic hit and then the summer season really didn’t begin until July due to travel restrictions and other pandemic-related measures.
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Rescheduled weddings making for extra busy season
With most couples opting to postpone saying “I do” in 2020, many are now hosting intimate affairs through the week or going all out on the weekends.
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Local hotels sold to Massachusetts-based company
Three name-brand hotels have been sold to a hotel management company with an expanding portfolio in New England.
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First adult-use marijuana store in county opens
On Tuesday, a small sign taped to the door of Meristem, the first adult-use marijuana store in Hancock County, announced, ‘We’re Open!’
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Bill to support local medical marijuana growers and caregivers becomes law
A measure introduced by Rep. Lynne Williams (D-Bar Harbor) that gives Maine’s small medical marijuana growers and caregivers a greater say became law on July 1.
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Restaurateur makes additional purchases in town
Those concerned about their favorite breakfast restaurant changing after the word ‘sold’ was added to the ‘for sale’ sign at 2 Cats recently need not worry.
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Carlisle to be inducted into MPA Hall of Fame
ELLSWORTH — Former Ellsworth American General Manager Terry Carlisle will be inducted into the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame during the association’s virtual fall conference Oct. 24. The MPA’s Hall of Fame Committee selected Carlisle and the late Arthur Guesman as this year’s honorees. An Ellsworth native, Carlisle started working at The American in …
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MDI Lobster plan approved with conditions
SOUTHWEST HARBOR— A plan for serving food and outdoor dining at MDI Lobster, first presented in February, was approved last week by the Planning Board, with a few conditions. A lawyer for neighbors of the property on Clark Point Road spoke during the public hearing that took place prior to the board’s review of the business’s …
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Marijuana ordinance public hearing set for Sept. 15
SOUTHWEST HARBOR— Several proposed ordinance changes are going before voters this November, including one focused on local marijuana regulations. Two public hearings have been scheduled for the coming week where members of the public can ask questions regarding the proposed changes. On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m., a public hearing focused on the proposed marijuana ordinance will take place at …
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New coffee shop fills a need
BAR HARBOR — Even though he commutes from Brewer every day, David Higgins is a familiar face on West Street. Working as a bartender last year at West Street Café, he said, he’d look out across the street and notice that there are no coffee shops on the block. “All the customers are coming to …