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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 11 S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 6 While Paradise Park dates to 1960, the Halle family has owned and oper- ated it for the past 28 years, partner and manager Mike Halle says during a zip around the grounds in his golf cart. He says business this summer is better than last year, thanks in part to dry conditions. "Unfortunately, we're in a drought, which is really good for camping," he says. Prices range from around $100 a night in spring or fall to $300 a night for a two-bedroom cabin in summer. Halle says the resort aims to keep its rates family-friendly: "In a lot of cases, we're probably one of the lower-cost options, especially in our rental accommodations." While summer is typically busy with families, more retirees tend to visit in the fall. After Indigenous Peoples' Day week- end, when the season winds down, the team turns its attention to projects rang- ing from tree work to roof maintenance. Looking beyond summer tourism, Halle dreams of the town becoming a year-round destination, with a confer- ence center for events. "We have the hotels, we have the motels," he says, "and it would bring year-round workers to the area." Winter grabber games, anyone? Todd Beacham SVP, Middle Market Team Leader Serving Maine, NH, and VT tbeacham@barharbor.bank All loans subject to credit approval. Additional terms, fees, and conditions may apply for some products. Member FDIC Contact us today to see how we can help you. Visit www.barharbor.bank or call 888-853-7100. Join us in welcoming Todd Beacham Bringing 30 years of proven expertise Todd brings expertise in supporting businesses throughout New England. He takes the time to understand each business's unique needs and provides fi nancing solutions to support working capital, expansion, and growth. Contact Todd today to see how we can help you. Committed to building our communities SINCE 1952 O U R S E R V I C E S : CM@RISK DESIGN-BID-BUILD VALUE ENGINEERING RENOVATIONS P H O T O / J I M N E U G E R P H O T O / J I M N E U G E R Mike Halle, a partner and manager at Paradise Park Resort, says that dry weather this summer has been good for camping. Allan Buotte, right, hands fries to a customer at Pier French Fries as employee Caden Janulewicz looks on.