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Staff & AP report AUGUSTA, Maine — The state no longer requires people in Maine to wear face coverings outdoors, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated. Mills said the state is updating its public health guidance to reflect the fact that the risk of COVID transmission outdoors is especially low as more people get vaccinated. "With the summer months nearly upon us, this offers a great opportunity for people to get outside and safely enjoy all that Maine has to offer," Mills said. "I applaud all the work Maine people have put in to protect themselves and others and continue to encou...

Maine eyes creation of COVID-19 memorial April 27, 2021 GMT AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine might create a memorial for victims of COVID-19 in its state capital city. Democratic Sen. Ben Chipman has introduced a proposal that would lead to the creation of the memorial on the grounds of the Maine State House. The proposal would direct the Legislative Council to fund and design the memorial, the Maine Legislature Senate Majority Office said on Monday. Chipman said the “once in a generation pandemic needs to be properly recognized in the state of Maine.” The pandemic has killed more than 700 p...

Maine: COVID-19 memorial planned; Funtown to reopen by The Associated Press Last Updated Apr 27, 2021 at 9:58 am EDT AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine might create a memorial for victims of COVID-19 in its state capital city. Democratic Sen. Ben Chipman has introduced a proposal that would lead to the creation of the memorial on the grounds of the Maine State House. The proposal would direct the Legislative Council to fund and design the memorial, the Maine Legislature Senate Majority Office said on Monday. Chipman said the “once in a generation pandemic needs to be properly recognized in the state ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine is loosening the state's mask-wearing requirements in the wake of new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Proposed bill would add fees to vacant houses, short-term rentals to support affordable housing On Wednesday, a public hearing will be held for bill L.D. 1337 that would establish 'vacancy impact fees' in Maine and use that money to support affordable housing Author: Jackie Mundry (NEWS CENTER Maine), Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:19 AM EDT April 14, 2021 Updated: 5:18 PM EDT April 14, 2021 AUGUSTA, Maine — The affordable housing crisis in Maine has become more apparent over the past few years. It's why a state representative is...