Kate Snyder asks for flexibility that will help tenants remain in their homes for at least 90 days.
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State calls for an end to snowmobile season in Maine
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has asked snowmobilers to not come to Maine, while the Maine Snowmobile Association says local clubs should stop grooming trails.
Farmers adapt to get local food to customers during outbreak
Many local farms have opened stands at their farms or rushed to create online stores so customers can safely pick up prepackaged produce.
York County Community Action offers free bus rides
Transportation services extended to Sunday, April 5.
Arts Calendar: Cancellations & Updates
Exhibits Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham is postponing “Equinauxion 2020” art auction, as well as all classes and other activities until further notice, but plans to reschedule. Elizabeth Moss Galleries at U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth is closed until further notice, but readers are invited to visit the website at elizabethmossgalleries.com. Maine College of Art has […]
Responding to the coronavirus: community resources
GPCOG launches online updates, resources PORTLAND — In response to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of its members, the Greater Portland Council of Governments has launched an interactive update page at gpcog.org/blog.aspx, which is designed to serve members by providing centralized updates on the status of local and county government facilities, programs, policies and […]
As other states tighten restrictions, Maine stops short of embracing ‘shelter in place’ orders
A top official says the state’s coronavirus team has discussed ‘shelter in place’ and decided against using it – for now – noting Maine’s low population density and the limits Gov. Janet Mills has imposed on public gatherings and business operations.
As Scarborough gyms close, proprietors offer tips to stay fit and healthy
Gyms and fitness centers have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced to close until April 1 as a safety precaution.
Study-from-car hotspots offered to Maine schools
University of Maine System’s NetworkMaine offering to enable “Guest” Wi-Fi networks for 140 local schools creating parking lot-based hotspots to facilitate online learning.
People can access Scarborough town services online
Online services are available for Scarborough residents on the town’s website or on the State of Maine’s website.