On Monday, May 24, a fascinating social experiment began to unfold across Maine as the Mills administration lifted most mask mandates and social distancing requirements, thus enabling us to finally regain the sense of normalcy we have all longed for. This joyous news comes just in time for the beautiful summer weather and sets us up for what is expected to be a much better tourist season than the last. However, many Mainers are reacting to this news with angst and confusion. This phenomenon is not unique to Maine – indeed, it is occurring across the nation. The “unmasking”of America…
