A flexible framework that ties school reopening to local risk factors makes sense for Maine.
Gov. Janet Mills
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Superintendents welcome guidelines, see parents’ support as key to reopening
Three administrators in southern Maine say the state’s blueprint will inform how schools approach reopening in the fall.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Lucky Maine – a true leader when we need one most
While President Trump and Paul LePage call her a ‘dictator,’ Gov. Janet Mills calmly navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills’ economic recovery committee calls for $1.1 billion investment
Leaders of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee say any recovery plan for Maine must work in concert with protecting public health.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s public health measures paying off
States that have tried to rush reopening their economies are paying a terrible price.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Getting students back to school should be the country’s top priority
We have to dedicate ourselves to doing the right thing elsewhere, all over the country and all at once, in a way we haven’t yet really pulled off during the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
For thousands of unemployed Mainers, the system isn’t working
A historic wave of unemployment claims and a flood of fraudulent filings conspired with technology problems and staffing woes to create delays and headaches for people seeking benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Facing referendum, company backing CMP corridor offers discounted power to Maine
In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state’s mask-wearing mandate with customers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills advisory group warns of ‘economic cliff’ if no more federal aid comes
Leaders of the Maine Economic Recovery Committee warn of a ‘devastating’ economic decline unless the federal government takes further action.