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Community Update: COVID-19 Map

8/15/2021

 
As of early August, the U.S. CDC is recommending that people in Cumberland County wear face coverings in public indoor settings. Per updated guidance, people in counties with “substantial” or “high” levels of COVID-19 community transmission are advised to wear face coverings in public indoor settings. U.S.CDC updates information daily (Click Here to view).

There are no new restrictions effective while doing business in Scarborough Town offices. The Town will continue to assess the State trends and follow CDC guidance as any changes occur.
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Select the fields “Maine” for State and “Cumberland” for County to view Scarborough levels. Check back often for your source of up-to-date information.

Scarborough Businesses: Open & Safe

3/30/2020

 
SEDCO has recently launched a new BUS (Business Update Scarborough) page on Facebook.  Local businesses can post changes in hours, temporary closures, online offerings and more. We went there and saw there are options for curbside service from our fave local eateries! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/UpdateScarborough
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Supporting Nonprofits During Coronavirus

3/27/2020

 
As the number of coronavirus cases in Maine increases, nonprofits are trying to balance social distancing with essential services. And while some programs have no choice but to shut down or postpone programs and events, others like our local food pantries and social service groups are critical to the emergency response in Maine and are trying to step up while managing already tight budgets.
Nonprofits Need Our Help:
  • Donate as generously as you can; many nonprofits have put fundraising on hold as they triage their response to the coronavirus health emergency. Few have big reserves, and most are worried about the future.
  • If you purchased a ticket to a fundraiser or event that's been cancelled, or have season tickets, consider forgoing a refund, and count your ticket as a donation to their mission. Some nonprofits have gift shops or offer merchandise online; those sales provide essential revenue to keep nonprofit budgets in balance.
  • Some organizations are not able to accept donated items right now; before giving, call or check the nonprofit's website to see how to help them.
  • Be patient; this is a new situation for everyone. Nonprofits welcome and rely on volunteers; nonprofits are trying to balance taking care of their constituents with taking care of their volunteers, staff, and their community by following CDC guidelines.
  • Social distancing can feel like you are doing nothing to help. But following the CDC recommendation to stay home as much as possible, can make a real difference in stopping the spread of the virus.

Local Businesses Need Our Support

3/26/2020

 
Stop by SEDCO's new BUS (Business Update Scarborough) Facebook page to view posts from local businesses about changes in hours, temporary closures, online offerings, and options for curbside service from our fave local eateries! Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/UpdateScarborough
Local Businesses Need Our Support!
  • Use take out and curbside to-go services.
  • Buy gift cards (many businesses have gift cards available on their websites) and class-passes (for yoga studios/gyms) to help small-business owners to continue to pay their employees and contractors while shut down temporarily.
  • Purchase your bulk orders now (from a food co-op, for example). See if the business offers curbside pickup or delivery.
  • Purchase merchandise from your favorite retailers, breweries, restaurants, etc like shirts, hats, books, signs, etc. from their websites and have shipped to you.

Help for Artists

3/24/2020

 
Creative Portland has created the Portland Artist Relief Fund to help artists and creatives in Portland with modest stipends. The Portland Symphony Orchestra started the PSO Musicians Relief Fund to help its musicians who are losing work and income because the coronavirus.

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