Activities such as running and fishing will be allowed as officials note whether users are following pandemic-safety rules. A broader beach opening is planned for mid-June.
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Tourism groups ask Gov. Janet Mills to reconsider 14-day quarantine as summer approaches
The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.
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Reopening of state exacerbates child care worries
With schools closed and roughly 50% of child care centers open, some families have struggled to find a safe place that will care for their children.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Chamber planning first breakfast since COVID-19 in June
• New cannabis shop headed next to Buffalo Wild Wings in Auburn
• Renovation for Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice
• Auburn OfficeMax closes in three days
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland may close some streets downtown to allow outdoor dining and retail
The proposal, which needs approval from the City Council, would ban vehicles from 6 streets, most of them in the Old Port, to help businesses bring back customers safely.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
The House is expected to vote Friday, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s no ‘urgency’ for the Senate to act.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job
An Associated Press analysis shows thousands of people are getting sick from COVID-19 on the job, especially in meatpacking and poultry-processing plants.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine bus companies stalled by pandemic head to Washington for ‘rolling rally’
Hundreds of charter bus operators from across the country will drive around the National Mall on Wednesday to advocate for federal aid to the struggling industry.
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Some retailers in Waterville area open Monday, others are making preparations
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retailers could open to in-store customers if stores followed strict guidelines.
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Toyota steps up threat to end its agreement with Prime dealership in Saco
The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.