ORONO, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * Economic contribution of snowmobiling slid last winter, study finds Scarce snowpack hindered snowmobile recreation in Maine last winter, squeezing businesses that count on the sport to draw tourists. The University of Maine released an updated report on the economic contribution of snowmobiling in Maine, revealing a significant decline in impact for the 2023-24 season. According to the study, snowmobilin  more

ORONO, Maine, Feb. 1 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * UMaine celebrates launch of Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap The University of Maine, in collaboration with the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Outdoor Brands and a coalition of other industry partners, helped launch the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap at an event in Millinocket on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The roadmap lays out a vision for growing and diversifying Maine's $3.4 billio  more