Residents are enjoying parts of the state they’d normally never go to in July or August.
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Maine hospitality industry’s revenue could fall by one-third this year, economists say
A preliminary report says the state’s restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.
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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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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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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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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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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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Maine eases quarantine rule for visitors as virus testing expands
Vermont and New Hampshire residents will not have to quarantine, and other visitors can avoid the 14-day quarantine if they certify they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before checking in to a Maine lodging.
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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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Small businesses urge Janet 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.