People holding signs accusing Gov. Janet Mills of ruining the economy and taking away their freedoms lined the road between the Blaine House and the State House.
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Maine college leaders collaborating on ‘framework’ to reopen campuses
Presidents of Maine’s public and private colleges and universities are hoping to present recommendations to Gov. Janet Mills next month.
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Maine Economic Recovery Committee begins mapping state’s post-pandemic economy
The 39 members from around the state have the job of coming up with a plan to stabilize the state’s economy, and then grow it.
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Mills allows lodging operators to host out-of-staters starting June 1
A new executive order permits hospitality businesses to begin taking reservations for June 1 bookings, with non-residents asked to quarantine for 14 days on an honor system.
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Cities and towns press for answers from governor’s office on town meetings, elections
Maine communities say they are feeling hamstrung by a lack of guidance from the state on how to run elections, prepare budgets and implement economic reopening during the pandemic.
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Federal judge rules against Orrington church that challenged Mills
U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen denies Calvary Chapel’s motion for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed it to hold an in-church service Sunday.
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Maine CDC reports 44 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death
With Maine’s numbers continuing a slow but steady increase, Gov. Janet Mills and state health officials say the overall trajectory and trend supports relaxing additional restrictions on businesses.
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Nine Maine businesses sue Gov. Janet Mills over shutdowns
Federal lawsuit asks a district court to rule Janet Mills’ restrictions on commerce are unconstitutional.
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Mills announces accelerated reopening for retail stores, restaurants in 12 rural counties
The announcement comes one day after Gov. Janet Mills unveiled a deal with Westbrook-based Idexx that will allow the state’s public health lab to triple its testing capacity.
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Maine’s two-week quarantine a deal-breaker for some seasonal residents
The 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone coming to Maine from out of state frustrates masses of second-home owners and raises uncertainty about a peak spending season.