Supporters want lawmakers to do something about rotting food waste, which produces dangerous levels of methane gas. But critics of the proposal say a ban would be too costly for the state and businesses.
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As summer nears, most Maine tourism businesses are understaffed
Seaside hotels, tour buses, restaurants and other Maine employers are facing labor shortages that could affect many businesses’ peak season.
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Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach
The head of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.
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Guests are back, but Maine hotels are still struggling because of labor shortage
Many hotel employees are wearing different hats every day, pitching in to fill gaps caused by the pandemic and a shortage of foreign workers.
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Bill Nemitz: Nightlife? What nightlife?
The Mills administration’s 9 p.m. closing order isn’t punitive. It’s common sense.
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HospitalityMaine CEO to leave trade group
Steve Hewins will step down as the organization’s leader at the end of the year.
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Maine Voices: Hospitality, tourism businesses have been heroes in COVID crisis
They have helped many small businesses weather the pandemic while keeping themselves and customers safe.
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As national labs bog down, some Mainers face long delays for COVID-19 test results
Maine’s self-reliant testing system is insulating most patients from long turnarounds that render tests ‘functionally useless.’