Remote and hybrid work options have contributed to more sporadic weekday foot traffic in the heart of the city. That's made things even harder than usual for the small businesses who used to rely on both regulars and passersby.
Sure, there are plenty of lobsters and lighthouses in Maine. But lots of tourist-baiting coastal communities can serve up that classic New England combo of fried seafood joints and briny fridge magnets, while ultimately offering little more than a beach to keep out-of-towners occupied. That’s not .