Unlike dozens of other states, Maine’s four-stage plan to restart sectors of the state economy puts some businesses that have close contact with their customers at the top of the list.
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Maine tourism industry worries quarantine rule will cancel its summer
A 14-day isolation requirement for people coming into the state through August would deal a crippling blow to tourism businesses, but Maine’s economic development chief calls the rule ‘a last-case choice.’
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Maine’s most popular parks and beaches to remain closed
Ten of Maine’s state parks along the coast will remain closed until at least June 1 under a new order by Gov. Janet Mills that looks to gradually reopen the state’s economy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Some Republicans are calling Janet Mills a dictator
Critics say she went too far in shutting down Maine’s economy, but supporters say she has kept Mainers safe.
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Some businesses closed by coronavirus may reopen Friday under Janet Mills’ plan to restart economy
Gov. Janet Mills detailed a comprehensive reopening plan that brings Maine businesses online in stages over the course of the summer, but she cautioned that any surge in cases that threatens public health could lead to new restrictions.
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Gov. Janet Mills expected to unveil reopening plan Tuesday
Gov. Janet Mills gave no timetable but said the first businesses to reopen will be those that can minimize direct interactions between employees and customers.
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State officials say White House wrong on Maine’s testing capacity
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s frustrated that the Trump administration has put out information suggesting the state has more testing capacity than it actually does.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republicans urge governor to share coronavirus information, ease some business restrictions
The letter to Gov. Janet Mills was signed by all but three of the Legislature’s 70 Republicans.
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Paul LePage wants to help Maine cope with COVID-19
“I would offer my services to fly back right now and to sit” with Janet Mills to work to deal with unemployment claims and more, LePage said.
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Maine Labor Department holds line on teen work hours during pandemic
Some employers have asked for looser rules on teen work permits, but the state says limits on hours that apply during the school year remain in effect.