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Commerce report says Maine’s outdoor recreation economy grew 16.5% in 2022

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation November 21, 2023

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Maine’s outdoor recreation economy grew by 16.5% from 2021-22, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Jason Rushing of China guides his boat into the water before fishing for large and smallmouth bass at China Lake in October. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel Collectively, outdoor recreation – which encompasses a variety of activities, including fishing, hunting, skiing and RVing –... + full article



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