To: All News Directors and Interested Parties Contact: Amy Powers, Director, 207-310-0998

Date: August 22, 2003

CruiseMaine welcomes new members Belfast, Bucksport and Searsport

We welcome the positive energy that the representatives from these new member ports have for the coalitions efforts, their contributions will enhance our outreach to the cruise lines greatly!  The coalition currently has 12 contributing coastal destinations; Bangor, Bucksport, Belfast, Bar Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Camden, Freeport, Kennebunkport, Portland, Rockland-Thomaston, and Searsport.