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.

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

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.

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

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.