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Since April 3, Maine has been under quarantine. Orders by Gov. Janet Mills have required certain travelers entering the state to quarantine themselves for 14 days in order to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19.

But Maine's quarantine has met with controversy. Tourism and hospitality businesses have criticized the rule for devastating their short summer season. And while restrictions on visitors from some states have ended, Republican lawmakers in Augusta are now seeking to lift the quarantine order for visitors from Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In its original form, the quarantine applied to everyone coming into Maine for a "nonessential" purpose — even Maine residents. For example, a Kittery resident who zipped across the Piscataqua River for a quick lunch in Portsmouth, N.H., was required to self-isolate for two weeks. Many Mainers in such situations simply chose not to comply.

 

Have you or someone you know deliberately ignored requirements of Maine's public health quarantine?
Yes (64%, 74 VOTES)
No (36%, 41 VOTES)
Poll Description

Since April 3, Maine has been under quarantine. Orders by Gov. Janet Mills have required certain travelers entering the state to quarantine themselves for 14 days in order to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19.

But Maine's quarantine has met with controversy. Tourism and hospitality businesses have criticized the rule for devastating their short summer season. And while restrictions on visitors from some states have ended, Republican lawmakers in Augusta are now seeking to lift the quarantine order for visitors from Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

In its original form, the quarantine applied to everyone coming into Maine for a "nonessential" purpose — even Maine residents. For example, a Kittery resident who zipped across the Piscataqua River for a quick lunch in Portsmouth, N.H., was required to self-isolate for two weeks. Many Mainers in such situations simply chose not to comply.

 

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  • July 29, 2020

    On May 27 a group of 4 people from out of state (one from RI) made a point of posting a pic of them eating in a restaurant in Augusta on Facebook. This individual makes a point of mocking the mask requirement. Wish they'd keep it in their home state.