PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 25, 2024
Jeff McCabe is the new director of Maine’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, the state announced Wednesday. The outdoor recreation office is a part of Maine’s tourism office in the Department of Economic and Community Development. McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, had served as deputy director of outdoor recreation since November. About 32,000 people work in the outdoor recreation industry in Maine, which contributes about $3.3 billion annually.