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A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators

A Maine port’s push to reduce cruise ships could hurt motorcoach operators

December 13, 2021 | by Hal Mattern |

When most people think of taking a cruise, they consider such tropical locations as the Bahamas and other Caribbean destinations, the Mediterranean or even Alaska.

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Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease

Coach business picking up as COVID-19 restrictions ease

May 21, 2021 | by Hal Mattern |

As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease up in much of the country, business is gradually picking up for motorcoach operators. And while tours and charters…

Maine operator glad to be fully vaccinated in time for EXPO

Maine operator glad to be fully vaccinated in time for EXPO

March 11, 2021 | by Shandra Martinez |

As the Maine saying goes, you can’t keep those Mainers down. 

Lana Sawyer, Director of Operations at VIP Tour & Charter Bus Co. in Portland,…

Operators help drive industry champion Sen. Collins’ re-election

Operators help drive industry champion Sen. Collins’ re-election

November 5, 2020 | by Shandra Martinez |

Maine voters resoundingly returned industry champion, Sen. Susan Collins, to office for a fifth term on Nov. 3. The Republican prevailed against a reported deluge…

How Rhode Island, Maine operators opened the door for CERTS Act with lawmakers

How Rhode Island, Maine operators opened the door for CERTS Act with lawmakers

July 13, 2020 | by Hal Mattern |

Motorcoach operators in Rhode Island and Maine were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the proposed CERTS Act that could provide $10 billion in emergency…

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