NNEPRA attended National Night Out, hosted by the Saco Police Department, on Tuesday, August 5th at Thornton Academy. The annual event, organized in partnership with the City of Saco and supported by local businesses and organizations, brings the community together to connect in a fun and welcoming environment.

National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen relationships among city officials, first responders, and residents. Events like this foster trust, encourage open communication, and promote the safety and well-being of both residents and visitors to Saco.

NNEPRA was proud to sponsor and participate alongside local businesses, clubs, and community groups, all working together to make this year’s event a success. We value opportunities to engage directly with our communities and share in the spirit of connection that makes them thrive.

NNEPRA attended the 2025 Maine Office of Tourism Governor’s Conference on Tourism held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on April 16–17. We were thrilled to see our Thompson Point neighbor, The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, awarded the 2025 Stewardship Award.

Conference speakers shared insights, trends, and tools for building strong marketing programs while highlighting the economic impact of travel and tourism in Maine. Governor Janet Mills gave an inspired speech to support continued tourism from across New England, Canada, and beyond.

The Maine Office of Tourism shared the effectiveness of their 2024 efforts and previewed the 2025 marketing campaigns.

The Amtrak Downeaster connects riders to some of the Top Visitor Activities as defined in the 2024 Maine Office of Tourism Highlights, including:

• Food, beverage, and culinary
• Shopping
• Sightseeing and touring
• Active outdoor activities

The NNEPRA team engaged potential partners from Maine-made products and services to the outdoor recreation economy, as well as transportation and publication industries. We distributed brand swag to rail fans from all sectors.

NNEPRA proudly supports the State of Maine brand, on and off the rails.