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Manager Breanna Racoma smiles through her face mask Monday at San Lorenzo Bikinis Maui, a swimsuit and clothing store that has remained open for most of the pandemic. The Maui News / DAKOTA GROSSMAN photos
PAIA Local shops and eateries in Paia town that were shuttered for weeks to months at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to show some promise, with a few managers staying positive with the recent boost in tourism.
Owners of Soley Aloha Boutique & Gallery said “business is not like it was, but it’s getting better” since the state launched a pre-travel testing program in mid-October.