Assistant House Majority Leader Lori Gramlich says Old Orchard Beach gets about 40 percent of its business from Canada. Generations of Canadians come every year to enjoy the beach and family friendly atmosphere. But amid the tariff tensions, there has been a drop-off in reservations. Gramlich says tourism is crucial for Old Orchard Beach, generating about $500 million a year for the state’s economy. She says business owners have just a couple of months during the summer to make their money.
In Focus Maine: State Rep. Lori Gramlich on tariff impact on Old Orchard Beach
PUBLISHED 9:45 AM EDT Jun. 08, 2025