From the Office of Governor Janet Mills. May 27, 2020 Administration restricts reopening of restaurants in Androscoggin, Cumberland and York Counties to outside service only Governor Janet Mills today announced an update to her Administration’s plan to restart Maine’s...
As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today signed a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency for thirty days through June 11, 2020. This will be Governor Mills’ second extension of the State of Civil Emergency. According...
The following information comes directly from Governor Mill’s Office. Governor will extend stay-at-home order with modifications to allow for activities and business operations deemed safe Governor Janet Mills today presented her Administration’s plan to...
Yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 388-5 to give final approval to an additional $370 billion for federal small business loan and grant programs. The Senate cleared the bill (H.R.266) by voice vote on Tuesday. President Trump has promised to...
COVID-19 Best Practices: Discharges from Outdoor Handwashing Sinks Not an Issue per Maine DEP Some companies in Maine have begun using portable handwashing sinks outside their facilities so employees can wash their hands prior to entering and when leaving. Such sinks...
The following letter came from the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. —– Dear Valued Member: During these unprecedented times in the uncharted waters of the global pandemic we find ourselves, it is encouraging to see the public and private sectors working...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has granted a temporary exemption from requirements in 49 CFR part 1572 regarding the expiration of certain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs). For the...
As the State continues to respond to COVID-19, Governor Janet Mills today signed a proclamation extending Maine’s state of civil emergency (PDF) for another thirty days through May 15, 2020. The original state of civil emergency was scheduled to expire tomorrow, April...
In light of current conditions, we have decided to create an ongoing page to highlight distributors of face masks and other PPE for our members. If you know of something that should be on the list, please feel free to give us a call. Allen Manufacturing ...
Report by Jim Collura, NEFI Vice President & Director of Government Affairs At a press conference held yesterday, governors from the Northeast announced a new working group that will study how best to reopen the region’s economy as COVID-19 infections begin...