PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • April 30, 2020
The Maine Tourism Relief Fund was created by the Maine Tourism Association and Poland Spring, which donated $100,000 to jump-start the program. Bissel Brothers Brewing and Experience Maine are also contributors. Tourism supports more than 110,000 workers in Maine. Last year more than 37 million out-of-state visitors spent about $6.5 billion in Maine. Individuals may qualify for a $500 grant and businesses with fewer than 50 employees may be eligible for $1,000 grants.