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Governor’s administration releases checklists for businesses allowed to open July 1st


Maine Governor Janet Mills’ administration on Wednesday released new guidelines for businesses to follow as Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan approaches.

Businesses including spas, movie theaters, amusement parks, bowling alleys, and arcades will be allowed to open beginning July 1st.

It comes as cases spike in other states that have reopened.

“These reopenings represent a positive step forward for Maine and our economy, but Maine people and businesses must remain vigilant,” said Governor Mills. “The increasing, and in some instances record high, number of COVID-19 cases in other states are cautionary tales for Maine as we continue our reopening, monitor the prevalence of the virus here, and look towards our economic recovery. Nothing would be more devastating to our economy than a significant surge in the virus that sickens and kills more people and jeopardizes our health care capacity. By taking good care of ourselves and others, we can continue to reopen safely.”

You can find the new checklists at the state’s website here. They include similar rules mandated for other businesses, such as wearing face coverings and keeping customers six feet apart.

Even as Maine’s economy continues to reopen, Mills continues to face criticism from business owners and residents alike, who say her administration’s restrictions have caused significant economic damage amid relatively low coronavirus case numbers.

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