PORTLAND, Maine — A recent wave of humidity intensified temperatures in the 80s and 90s, most likely leaving Mainers desperate for the sweet relief of air conditioning.
The Maine Emergency Management Agency has 8 cooling centers listed on its site, but that number is subject to change.
List of centers currently open
Bridgton
Where: Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton
When: Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call: 207-647-3116
Canton Town Office
Where: 94 Turner St., Canton
When: Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Call: 207-597-2920
Cape Elizabeth
Where: Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd.
When: Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Charging ports are available.
Call: 207-799-1720
Falmouth
Family Ice Arena
Where: 20 Hat Trick Drive
When: Monday through Friday 4 a.m. to midnight, Saturday through Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Call: 207-781-4200
Falmouth Memorial Library
Where: 5 Lunt Rd.
When: Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Available for cooling, water, and outlets for charging.
Call: 207-781-2351
Mason-Motz Activity Center
Where: Mason-Motz Activity Center 190 Middle Road
When: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lisbon
Where: Lisbon Police Department, 300 Lisbon St.
When: The Lisbon Police Department lobby is always open 24/7 for residents to come and cool down. If space runs out, the department will open up its training room.
Scarborough
Where: Scarborough Public Library, 9 Gorham Rd.
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Water, WIFI, phone charging, study/telecommuting space).
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