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PublishedJune 25, 2020
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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PublishedJune 22, 2020
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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PublishedJune 15, 2020
Businesses struggle to survive in strangely quiet York Beach
The summer season there and in other coastal Maine towns is off to a vastly different start this year because of the coronavirus and restrictions on visitors from out of state.
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PublishedJune 12, 2020
Tourism, hospitality groups ask for $800 million to save Maine’s industry
In response, Gov. Janet Mills allows lodging businesses to start hosting out-of-state guests 5 days earlier than planned.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
Our View: As U.S., Maine reopen, risks from COVID-19 remain high
Every person has a responsibility to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
Testing option not enough to save Maine tourism industry, groups say
Visitors who can prove they tested negative recently may begin visiting Maine without quarantine, starting in July.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
Our View: Maine tourism industry need disaster relief
Summer is here, but millions of tourists won't be able to visit because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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PublishedMay 21, 2020
Light turnpike traffic expected over Memorial Day weekend
Traffic volume over the normally busy holiday weekend is expected to be the lowest in two decades.
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PublishedMay 18, 2020
Small businesses urge Mills to slow reopening of Maine economy
In a letter to the governor, owners of more than 80 small businesses in southern Maine call for the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors to remain in effect.
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PublishedMay 17, 2020
Bill Nemitz: The benefit of a Maine lobster versus the cost of a Maine life
With the tourist season looming, businesses must weigh their bottom lines against the spread of COVID-19.
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