MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • July 2, 2023
The 23 days of rain this month – and even the suggestion of it in the forecast – have delayed the onslaught of summer crowds at state parks and seafood shacks. For many weather-dependent businesses, from rooftop bars to water taxis, it represents a significant loss in an already short window to make money. Out of the $8.6 billion that visitors spent in the state last year, $5.1 billion was in May through August, according to the Maine Office of Tourism.