For southern Maine beach towns, mask ambassadors are summer’s front-line workers

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Published
July 11, 2020

For southern Maine beach towns, mask ambassadors are summer’s front-line workers

Three towns in York County are using state grants to pay for new employees who help visitors follow coronavirus safety rules.
Published
June 10, 2020

Maine Voices: Trump rights a wrong by reopening marine monument to fishing

Though Maine vessels don't routinely fish Seamounts, the process that created the monument raised important issues.
Published
May 16, 2020

Maine Voices: Fellow Mainers, enjoy vacation in June in your own backyard

Help local businesses weather the pandemic and check items off your 'bucket list' at the same time.
Published
May 13, 2020

New Englanders look to Maine for haircuts, but barbers and stylists try to cut them off

Maine was the first state in the region to allow barbers and hair salons to open May 1, prompting people from as far away as Connecticut to ask for appointments.
Published
April 30, 2020

Reps. Blume, Hobbs: It’s time to talk about Maine’s tourism industry

At the local, state and federal levels, we need to develop a plan for support during the COVID crisis.
Published
April 19, 2020

Maine Observer: The flavor of experience makes the meal

Where you are and who you are with might be the secret ingredient in every great dish.
Published
April 5, 2020

Fear of outsiders creates tensions in Maine’s tourist spots and summer communities

Parts of the state with histories and economies tied to hosting out-of-state visitors are now fearing their arrival during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
April 1, 2020

Wells sets restrictions on short-term rentals, hotels in response to outbreak

Town officials are also asking anyone who does return to a seasonal home to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Published
March 24, 2020

Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches

Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.
Published
March 23, 2020

York closes beaches after crowds fuel virus concerns in coastal towns

Municipal officials say having so many people on southern Maine's beaches and trails defeats the purpose of social distancing and puts local residents at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.