Anonymous
Post 05/21/2020 12:28     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
I was looking at Airbnb’s in Maine last night. It says there is a quarantine for arriving visitors but that only means you’re supposed to stay in your residence/hotel and bring your own groceries and only go to stores for emergencies. Walking and hiking outdoors away from others is allowed.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2020 12:13     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
https://wgme.com/news/coronavirus/maine-summer-camps-allowed-to-open-june-1

"Campers and staff should be separated into smaller groups. They are encouraged to focus on activities that require less group contact and those who are from out-of-state or returning to Maine from out-of-state have to complete self-quarantine."

Self-quarantine. Yeah, right.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 20:31     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/politics/campgrounds-restaurants-sue-to-block-gov-mills-unconstitutional-quarantine-rules-for-out-of-staters-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/97-4b9fe368-303f-4469-9869-693227670439

Two campground owners and two restaurant owners filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Janet Mills Friday because they feel her plans for reopening businesses in Maine amid the COVID-19 pandemic are unconstitutional.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 17:03     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Maine has a mess on its hands. The hotel managers are not confident in what the rules are? Another thread said that summer camps can be considered quarantine sites! I guess because it's one location that the kids don't necessarily leave?

The Governor really needs to clarify things this week. If the State is going to send their economy to the toilet, at least do it in a way that actually protects public health.



I’m reading that camp thread, too. I highly doubt that out-of-state campers will be able to quarantine at camp. I think the hotel manager I spoke with was sincere in telling me the 2 week hotel reservation I made to quarantine at his Marriott hotel (Residence Inn) would work out. I think that the situation is changing so swiftly that they can only do the best they can. If anything, I bet the 2 week quarantine for out of staters will be lifted or reduced at some point.


I agree. I predict that as long as numbers keep going down in the states that send a lot of visitors to ME, they will make a serious change to the order by June 30 at the latest.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 12:27     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:Maine has a mess on its hands. The hotel managers are not confident in what the rules are? Another thread said that summer camps can be considered quarantine sites! I guess because it's one location that the kids don't necessarily leave?

The Governor really needs to clarify things this week. If the State is going to send their economy to the toilet, at least do it in a way that actually protects public health.



I’m reading that camp thread, too. I highly doubt that out-of-state campers will be able to quarantine at camp. I think the hotel manager I spoke with was sincere in telling me the 2 week hotel reservation I made to quarantine at his Marriott hotel (Residence Inn) would work out. I think that the situation is changing so swiftly that they can only do the best they can. If anything, I bet the 2 week quarantine for out of staters will be lifted or reduced at some point.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 12:17     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Maine has a mess on its hands. The hotel managers are not confident in what the rules are? Another thread said that summer camps can be considered quarantine sites! I guess because it's one location that the kids don't necessarily leave?

The Governor really needs to clarify things this week. If the State is going to send their economy to the toilet, at least do it in a way that actually protects public health.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 11:21     Subject: Re:Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:To the Pp who was thinking of quarantining in a hotel for two weeks so their kid could then go to camp: this article says you can’t quarantine at a hotel: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/05/14/news/state/questions-about-the-14-day-travel-quarantine-answered/

And the official guidance says hotel reservations are for those who have already met quarantine restrictions: https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/COVID%20Checklist%20for%20ME%20Phase%202%20Lodging.pdf

Will be interesting to see if that changes.



Yes, I spoke with the hotel directly after booking. Our 2-week reservation begins mid-June and is allowed at that time as far as that hotel manager knew. Right now, they don’t allow quarantining and hotel rooms are only for emergency personnel.


Good to know. I’m keeping a close eye on Maine because we have an early July trip (private house rental) that I keep debating (we could go, but is it worth it if we are quarantined in the house?). Glad this looks promising for you!
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 10:32     Subject: Re:Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:To the Pp who was thinking of quarantining in a hotel for two weeks so their kid could then go to camp: this article says you can’t quarantine at a hotel: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/05/14/news/state/questions-about-the-14-day-travel-quarantine-answered/

And the official guidance says hotel reservations are for those who have already met quarantine restrictions: https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/COVID%20Checklist%20for%20ME%20Phase%202%20Lodging.pdf

Will be interesting to see if that changes.



Yes, I spoke with the hotel directly after booking. Our 2-week reservation begins mid-June and is allowed at that time as far as that hotel manager knew. Right now, they don’t allow quarantining and hotel rooms are only for emergency personnel.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2020 08:18     Subject: Re:Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
To the Pp who was thinking of quarantining in a hotel for two weeks so their kid could then go to camp: this article says you can’t quarantine at a hotel: https://bangordailynews.com/2020/05/14/news/state/questions-about-the-14-day-travel-quarantine-answered/

And the official guidance says hotel reservations are for those who have already met quarantine restrictions: https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline-files/COVID%20Checklist%20for%20ME%20Phase%202%20Lodging.pdf

Will be interesting to see if that changes.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 11:13     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:If they’re openly admitting they’re not even going to try to enforce it, what’s the point of having it at all?


Good question.

Seems people who have been very responsible since March would be the ones to continue following rules and stay away, and reckless types would be the ones to visit.

Real smart, Maine!
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 11:02     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If they’re openly admitting they’re not even going to try to enforce it, what’s the point of having it at all?


It seems like it would enable rule breakers to break the rules and cause rule followers to stay home.


I consider myself a rule follower. But here’s the thing. We live in upstate NY where there were very few Covid cases to begin with. On our drive to Maine, we’ll bring food with us. If we need to use the bathroom, we’ll pull off to a deserted area in the woods. We’ll overnight at my parents’ empty vacation house on the way.

We’ve been socially isolating this whole time. Never got Covid, don’t have it now. We rented a secluded house on a lake. We’ll bring our own groceries. So I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to drive to Acadia to go hiking occasionally. We’ll wear masks and try to avoid others as much as possible.


It sounds like you want to make your own rules. Though I say that as someone in a similar boat who hopes they relax the quarantine by my mid-Augiust travel dates
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 10:50     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If they’re openly admitting they’re not even going to try to enforce it, what’s the point of having it at all?


It seems like it would enable rule breakers to break the rules and cause rule followers to stay home.


I consider myself a rule follower. But here’s the thing. We live in upstate NY where there were very few Covid cases to begin with. On our drive to Maine, we’ll bring food with us. If we need to use the bathroom, we’ll pull off to a deserted area in the woods. We’ll overnight at my parents’ empty vacation house on the way.

We’ve been socially isolating this whole time. Never got Covid, don’t have it now. We rented a secluded house on a lake. We’ll bring our own groceries. So I don’t see why we shouldn’t be able to drive to Acadia to go hiking occasionally. We’ll wear masks and try to avoid others as much as possible.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 10:25     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:If they’re openly admitting they’re not even going to try to enforce it, what’s the point of having it at all?


It seems like it would enable rule breakers to break the rules and cause rule followers to stay home.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 10:16     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
If they’re openly admitting they’re not even going to try to enforce it, what’s the point of having it at all?
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2020 09:42     Subject: Anyone know what’s up with Maine and tourism?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Given that there will openly be no enforcement, and hotels can take reservations of less than 14 days, this seems to be confusing, disruptive, economically damaging, and with likely very little benefit to the public health situation.

I hope the Governor provides some clarity over the next couple weeks.


Yes exactly!

This is why I said it was frustrating that there is so much conflicting info.

A bunch of articles I read (all Maine newspapers) said the 2 week quarantine thing was phased to end July 1. Idk where they got that from.


Wishful thinking it seems, but I’d bet money on it being adjusted by then if not sooner.