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Inside Maine: A Letter to Governor Mills

June 6, 2020 Media Mentions
WGAN

On June 6, Verrill attorney Roger Clement was interviewed on Shawn Moody’s radio show, Inside Maine, on WGAN. During the show, Roger and Shawn discussed a June 3, 2020 letter from 23 Maine businesses to Governor Mills, "What Maine Needs Right Now: A Healthy Balance," about how many important businesses in Maine are feeling the crushing burden of the shutdown restrictions due to COVID-19. Roger also speaks of data and trends of the pandemic that support a safe and paced reopening of businesses.

To listen to part one of the recorded show, click here. For part two, click here. To see the letter, click here.

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