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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Like other states, Maine is easing some restrictions that have been in place to slow COVID-19 infection. In two announcements last week, Gov. Janet Mills lifted limits on public gathering sizes, then eliminated the requirement for indoor social distancing and — for fully vaccinated people — ended the face covering requirement.

The new policies follow changes in federal guidance, and take effect in Maine on May 24.

However, businesses may continue their own requirements for employees and customers to wear face masks in public spaces. As of Friday, some major retailers were divided in their response to the federal guidance. Costco and Walmart relaxed their rules, but CVS, Home Depot and Target all said they will continue mask mandates for now.

Will your business require the use of face masks in any public spaces, even after Maine's policy changes next week?
Yes (39%, 135 VOTES)
No (61%, 213 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Like other states, Maine is easing some restrictions that have been in place to slow COVID-19 infection. In two announcements last week, Gov. Janet Mills lifted limits on public gathering sizes, then eliminated the requirement for indoor social distancing and — for fully vaccinated people — ended the face covering requirement.

The new policies follow changes in federal guidance, and take effect in Maine on May 24.

However, businesses may continue their own requirements for employees and customers to wear face masks in public spaces. As of Friday, some major retailers were divided in their response to the federal guidance. Costco and Walmart relaxed their rules, but CVS, Home Depot and Target all said they will continue mask mandates for now.

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  • May 19, 2021

    As a business owner, I have no legal right to force someone to wear a mask. The lawyers must be licking their chops for all of the upcoming lawsuits against businesses following our Governor's mandates and subverting citizens' constitutional rights. Let's see the Governor protect the businesses like the way she went after Sunday River Brewing!

  • May 18, 2021

    No masks but still social distancing in office seating when working with unvaccinated people.

  • May 18, 2021

    We’ll trust the opinion of CDC vs. a Governor

  • May 17, 2021

    We will require masks at our business. How can you tell if someone has not been vaccinated or is sick with out any symptoms?

  • May 17, 2021

    No, and we hope this will provide a small incentive for those folks who haven't got around to getting vaccinated yet.