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Tourists in Maine spent $1.3 billion more last year than they did before the pandemic in 2019 even though there were almost 1 million fewer visitors in total, with early activity signaling another huge summer tourism season.The strong recovery in 2021 came with most pandemic restrictions of 2020 eased and despite a sharpfalloff in Canadian visitors due to border restrictions. Those restrictions were lifted late last year and even more touri adidas samba adidas sts are expecte adidas samba og d to flood the state in 2022.More than 15.6 million visitors spent more than $7.8 billion in the state in 2021, according to data released Thursday by the Maine Office of Tourism at the annual Governor Conference on Tourism. There were 16.5 million visitors in 2019 before the pandemic, even though spending last year was 18 percent higher than in 2019.Pent-up demand drove tourists to travel and spend more. Maine residents traveled more in the state in 2021, including overnight visits, and spent $1.3 billion. The highest number of visitors in 2021, some 19 percent, came from Maine, followed by 13 percent from Massachusetts and 10 percent from New York. Some 23 percent of total visitors came to the state for the first time.Food and beverage topped the activities of visitors at 65 percent, with half sightseeing and 40 percent engaging in outdoor activities or shopping.Tourism is a major contributor to Maine ec stanley cup onomy, with a total economic impact of almost $14.5 billion in 2021, up 61 percent over the first year of Uiek Towson pulls away to beat UMaine in battle of top-10 football teams

There are three new options for pizza, sweet treats and coffee either online in or in store for Greater Bangor. One is a second location for an already popular bakery, one is an old menu set to be revamped by a new owner, and one is an altogether brand-new eatery.Bangin Whoopie, BangorLast fall Whoopie Pie Cafe owner James Gallagher revamped his business to focus almost solely on what the Legislature has declared Maines official state treat: whoopie pies. Bangin Whoopie, as he renamed the business, has retained its 621 Hammond St. location, but has done away with the sandwiches, soups and other lunch specials, and now sells only whoopie pies in more than 50 flavors 鈥?from classic chocolate and vanilla to blueberry maple, gingerbread and key lime. Gall owala agher said he is now preparing to open a second Bangin Whoopie location in downtown Bangor, located at 6 Water St., at the corners of Main and Water streets, the former location of both ButterUpCakes and Cake Concoctions. Bangin Whoopie downtown is slated to open by the end of February. For more information, visit banginwhoopie. Logical Sip, BrewerLogical Sip, the coffee shop and bakery located at 103 Center St. in Brewer, has found a new owner. Owner Alison Kean yeezy usa e announced this week that her owala last day open will be Feb. 27, at which point the cafe will close for a few weeks and reopen in mid-March under new ownership. New owner Amanda Brooks said she intends to do some renovations and reopen with a revamped menu that will keep the