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New Life for Old Towns: Focus on the Outdoors

Outdoor scenes from showing paddling on river rapids (Westbrook), sailing (Rockland), aerial view of houses along beach (Biddeford)
Maine Public

Maine is widely known for outdoor recreation and eco-tourism. Some towns are making the most of that reputation by drawing visitors and supporting businesses centered on the great outdoors. We’ll learn how community leaders, businesses and venues in places like Rockland, Biddeford, and Westbrook are re-energizing their local economies.

Panelists:
Anne Ball, senior program leader, Maine Downtown Center
Carolann Ouellette, director, Maine Office of Tourism

VIP Callers:
Kristina Cannon, president & CEO, Main Street Skowhegan
Amy Grommes Pulaski, executive director, Discover Downtown Westbrook
Captain Tyler Waterson, owner of sailing tour business A Morning in Maine, Rockland
Delilah Poupore, executive director, Heart of Biddeford

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