Masks are required at some locations of Maine cooling centers because of COVID during heat wave
MAINE, USA — Due to high temperatures in Maine for the next couple of days, several cooling centers are opening across the state to help folks get a break from the heat.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory.
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Cooling Center Locations
Auburn Public Library — 49 Spring St. — Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Auburn Senior Community Center — 48 Pettengill Park Road — Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bangor Waterfront — Grass area near the flagpole at the corner of the Waterfront bulkhead — Thursday – Friday Noon – 5 p.m.
Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center — 35 South Street — Thursday – Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Durham Town Office — 630 Hallowell Road — Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. / Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. / Wednesday closed
Family Ice Center — 20 Hat Trick Dr. — Wednesday – Friday 4:00 a.m. – Midnight / Saturday & Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Falmouth Memorial Library — 5 Lunt Rd. — Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Mason-Motz Activity Center — 190 Middle Rd. — Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Arundel Fire Station — 468 Limerick Road — Thursday & Friday as needed
Leeds Town Office — 8 Community Drive — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lisbon Police Department Lobby — 300 Lisbon St. — Open 24 hours a day
Livermore Town Office —10 Crash Rd — Monday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Wednesday closed
Public Library & Town Hall — 108 Lewiston Street — Monday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. / Tuesday, Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Friday – Closed / Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. /Public bathrooms, seating, and charging stations are available.
Minot Town Office — 329 Woodman Hill Road — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ricker Memorial Library — 1211 Maine Street — Monday, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Poland Town Office — 1231 Maine Street — Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Troubh Ice Arena — 225 Park Ave. — Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00 a.mm – 4:00 p.m. Masks are required. No additional services.
Sabattus Town Office — 190 Middle Road — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. / Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Saco Community Center – 75 Franklin Street – 7:30 AM to 5:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday. Masks are required at this facility since this building also houses the Saco Parks & Recreation summer camp.
After 5:30 p,m – 9:00 p.m – Saco Transportation Center – 138 Main Street – Masks are also required at this facility, as it is a public transportation hub.
The Saco Transportation Center is available anytime as a cooling or heating center, – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please keep this facility in mind during future heat advisories.
Scarborough Public Library — 48 Gorham Rd. — Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm / Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
South Portland Community Center — 21 Nelson Rd. — Wednesday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Masks are required.
South Portland Main Library — 482 Broadway Street — Wednesday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Masks are required.
Turner Rescue Station — 19 General Turner Hill Road — Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wales Town Office — 175 Centre Road — Monday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. / Tuesday, Thursdays 3:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. / Friday Closed / Last Saturday 9:00 am – Noon
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