People who buy guns in Maine through a private sale that is publicly advertised will be subject to a background check under new legislation signed by Gov. Janet Mills Friday, one day after the six-month anniversary of a mass shooting in the state that killed 18.
Maine s tourism and hospitality industries welcome the looser travel and capacity restrictions announced by Gov. Janet Mills Friday, but still have immediate challenges in order to make ends meet this summer, industry leaders said. People have slugged it out this long, and they need one more step to get there, Greg Dugal, Hospitality Maine director of government affairs, said Monday morning. These are crucial months.
The organization, which represents more than 1,000 lodging and restaurant businesses across the state, is incredibly excited about Mills plan, which opens Maine up to visitors from more states, sets a timetable for capacity increases and targets March 26 for the state s long-closed bars and tasting rooms to allow indoor service.