The governor’s order, which took effect Wednesday, applies to businesses in seven coastal counties and large inland cities including Auburn, Augusta, Bangor and Lewiston.
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Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes
Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a ‘devastating’ economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.
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Mills’ economic recovery committee urges school reopenings, broadband expansion
The committee was tasked with recommending steps state government could take immediately to stabilize the Maine economy.
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Gov. Mills asks Trump administration to reject right whale protection proposal
A petition from Pew Charitable Trusts asks for seasonal closures to protect endangered whales, but Mills said the proposal would not help whales, but would hurt Maine’s lobster fishery.
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Economic recovery panel to suggest easing Maine’s restrictions on out-of-state visitors
A subcommittee of Gov. Janet Mills’ Economic Recovery Committee recommends the state bring its strict entry requirements in line with those of other New England states.
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Vast majority of Maine businesses will be allowed to reopen July 1
COVID-19 prevention checklists issued Wednesday to movie theaters, amusement parks and entertainment venues put a 50-person limit on shared spaces, among other restrictions.
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Maine lodging industry ratchets up pressure on Mills to rescind visitor restrictions
Hotel and resort owners fear economic devastation if rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 stay in effect this summer.
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Maine CARES Act funding to flow to unemployment trust fund
Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa told lawmakers the state will use $270 million of $1.25 billion in federal aid to keep the state’s unemployment trust fund solvent.
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Panel recommends ways for Mills to address racial disparities in Maine
The state commission is urging several steps, including using federal CARES Act funding to support a response to the COVID-19 pandemic for minority populations in the state.
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Opponents of net metering threaten Maine’s solar projects, state officials say
Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Public Utilities Commission Chair Phil Bartlett say a group is trying to interfere with a state program that promotes clean energy.