Thanks to the vigilance and caution of our residents, this summer we were able to gradually reopen our schools, parks, and businesses with success. It remains important to stay the course as we head into the colder months when many activities move indoors and we will be gathering with family and friends for the holidays. Continue to follow the practices we've been adhering to for months: wear a mask, use social distance, and wash your hands frequently. Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe and healthy.
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Public Health & Safety Reminders |
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We've been following the ongoing guidance for several months now, but it is important we continue to adhere through the months ahead. With the colder temperatures and more activities moving indoors, be sure to make a habit of these health and safety practices:
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Wear a face covering when in public, indoors and outdoors when within 6 feet of someone outside of your household.
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Wash your hands regularly throughout the day to prevent the spread of germs. Wash your mask routinely, too.
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Keep a social distance (6 feet) from others to limit the spread, and keep group sizes small.
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According to the CDC, getting a flu vaccine this season is more important than ever because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here is a poster you can download for an ongoing reminder: |
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Term Explained: Close Contact
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When should you get tested? Whether or not you show symptoms, people who have had close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 should consider getting tested. Close contact means being within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period* starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated.
*Individual exposures added together over a 24-hour period (e.g., three 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes).
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If you are experiencing symptoms or have been in close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19, there are a number of area sites to get tested. Under a standing order, anyone in Maine over 1 year old who feels they need a test for COVID-19 may be tested at a participating site without referral from their health care provider.
Please Note: Swab & Send sites send samples to the State lab for testing and offer sample collection free of charge.
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As information becomes updated or you have additional questions, refer to these trusted sources: |
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We are nearing the holiday season, a time when we need to take extra precaution in determining how to celebrate this year. Adhering to CDC recommendations is best practice as we look ahead. Review their guidance on varying levels of risk associated with each activity before finalizing your plans, and be sure to maintain frequent handwashing and other best practices.
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Thanksgiving Scarborough
Curbside Pick-Up of To-Go Dinners
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
A traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings, this year adapted for curbside pickup. Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Squash, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Gravy, Rolls. Apple & Pumpkin Pies.
Thanksgiving Scarborough is a free community meal hosted by Scarborough School Nutrition Program, Scarborough Community Services, Project GRACE, and many neighbors and friends in Scarborough.
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Scarborough Helps
Scarborough Helps is a collaboration between the Town of Scarborough, Scarborough Public Library, and Project GRACE. We are working together, with other partner agencies, to provide information about opportunities to help your neighbor and how to get help for yourself, a family member, or neighbor in Scarborough.
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Head Outdoors to Stay Healthy
Cold and flu season is upon us, so take care of yourself with healthy habits like eating well, drinking plenty of fluids, and relieving stress. Fortunately for us in Scarborough, we have access to an array of natural resources right here in our own backyard! Enjoy the outdoors from one of our many Scarborough Land Trust trails or the Eastern Trail, beaches, and parks. This is also a safe and healthy way to connect with friends from a social distance.
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Scarborough Businesses: Open & Safe |
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Scarborough businesses are keeping their customers and employees safe by using the latest state and industry COVID-19 prevention guidelines. From wearing masks, to adding physical barriers and changing the way they interact with their customers, businesses have reinvented customer service and employee safety.
The Town and the Scarborough Economic Development Corporation ( SEDCO) recognize the resiliency of our business community through our new “ Open & Safe” campaign. |
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If you are a business and would like to share news, please email us a link to your post. Be sure to check out the SEDCO website for the latest in financial resources to address COVID-19 impacts.
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Open & Safe asks employers to follow the state guidance for their industry and ensure that their employees are wearing face coverings, that hand sanitizer is available and that they have adapted their space for social distancing.
Our Commercial Code Officer is in the process of visiting businesses with our Open & Safe stickers. This is a small way of saying thanks for all the hard work of businesses to keep our community safe.
If you know of a business that is doing a great job, and you’d like us to make a visit, please email SEDCO at hello@SEDCOMaine.com.
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Family Chiropractic Associates wears their "Open & Safe" sticker proudly! |
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Business Update Scarborough (The BUS) |
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SEDCO, along with the Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce and Scarborough Buy Local, introduced a Facebook page last spring to help residents keep track of their favorite Scarborough businesses. Referred to as “The BUS”, the page has adapted with our businesses. While we still show changes in operating conditions, we also share company posts of news, events and offering. |
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Keeping Staff & Students Healthy at School |
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We are striving to do our part to help limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19 among our staff and students. Refer to the Scarborough Schools FAQs regarding COVID-related questions to better understand the necessary requirements and guidelines for students. This document is continuously updated as new information is shared by the CDC. Schools also request that all staff and students complete a self-assessment each day prior to coming to school using the COVID-19 Pre-Screening Tool for School Attendance produced by the Maine Department of Education.
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Our COVID-19 response is ongoing and will continue to adapt with State of Maine orders. Please reference the COVID-19 Response page on our website for updates.
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Click on the calendar event to view Town Council meeting Zoom links |
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