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Friday, October 9, 2020
Volume 16 • Issue No. 41
State of Civil Emergency and Stage 4 Reopening Announced STATEWIDE Governor Mills extended the State of Civil Emergency for thirty days through October 29. The Governor’s decision to extend the emergency is in line with nearly every other state in the nation which have ongoing emergency declarations, according to the National Governors Association. For example, the states of Vermont and New Hampshire recently extended their States of Emergency. “As Maine enters the colder months and more activities move indoors, it is more important than ever to maintain the critical public health measures that have kept us all safe,” said Governor Mills. A State of Civil Emergency allows Maine to draw down critical federal resources and to deploy all available tools to respond to and contain COVID19. This is Governor Mills’ seventh extension of the State of Civil Emergency. Under Maine law, Proclamations of Civil Emergencies may be issued in thirty day increments. As of September 22, Maine, adjusted for population, ranks second lowest in the nation in
terms of positive cases; fifth lowest in the nation in terms of deaths; the lowest in terms of patients ever-hospitalized out of the 36 states reporting; and tenth highest in the percentage of people who have recovered out of the 45 states reporting. Nevertheless, the Mills Administration has also announced that Maine will move into Stage 4 of the Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy beginning Tuesday, October 13. With cold weather months approaching, Stage 4 increases limits on indoor seating to 50 percent capacity of permitted occupancy, or 100 people – whichever is less – and maintains the critical public health measures outlined in COVID-19 Prevention Checklists, such as enhanced cleaning practices and physical distancing. The Executive Order further strengthens the state’s face covering mandate by requiring that a broader set of entities, such as private schools and municipal buildings, ensure that employees and people in
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their buildings adhere to this critical health measure. The order also expands the scope of the enforcement statewide, rather than in just Maine’s coastal counties and more populous cities. “With winter weather approaching, we must support businesses across the state as outdoor service becomes less viable and people move inside. This expanded capacity, along with continued health and safety precautions, is a prudent step forward that balances public health and economic health,” said Governor Janet Mills. “These adjustments, however, should not lure us into a false sense of security.” Updated COVID-19 Checklists for these businesses and organizations are posted on the Department of Economic and Community Development’s website. Appropriate health and safety protocols, such as enhanced cleaning practices and See STAGE page 7...
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ELIOT / KITTERY The Eliot-Kittery Memorial Post 188, American Legion is proud to announce the 2020 Fabyan Drake good citizen award was presented to Jan Cerabona of Eliot. First given in 1954, the award is given to a living person for deeds performed that go above and beyond to benefit the town as a whole.
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ter, go to www.secure.rec1.com/ me/york-parks-recreation/ catalog or visit the Parks & Recreation website at www.yorkparksandrec.org. The Old York Historical Society is presenting a Lighting of the Pumpkins on Friday, October 30, 5-8 p.m. Once again, Old York will line the walls of the Old Burying Ground in York Village with jack-o-lanterns in celebration of Halloween. Put your creativity to work and carve a pumpkin for the wall! Carved pumpkins can be dropped off at the Old York Museum Center parking lot at 3 Lindsay Road 12-3 p.m. on October 30. Volunteers will be on hand to receive the pumpkins and masks will be required at drop off. Pumpkins can be picked up after the event at 8 p.m. For more information call 207-363-4974.
New Full-Time Firefighter Welcomed at Wells FD WELLS On Wednesday, September 30, the Wells Fire Department welcomed Zach Litvinchyk to the rank of full time firefighter after completing six months of probation. A small ceremo-
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YORK With falling temps and colorful foliage beginning to show, the seasonal excitement of Halloween is all around us and despite limitations due to COVID-19, there are at least two fun-filled activities available for families to enjoy this October. On Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the York Parks and Recreation Department is offering pumpkin painting at the Grant House, Goodrich Park, 200 Route 1, York. Parks & Rec. will provide the pumpkins, paint, and some guidance but participants provide all the creativity. Cost is $15 per pumpkin and participants must sign-up for an hour-long session to create their masterpiece. To ensure distancing for participants, space will be assigned with one table per family and masks will be required. To regis-
ny took place for him and his family marking this milestone that all full time firefighters achieve through a swearing in process shown here. Welcome to the Wells Fire Department Zach!
Cerabona received a Fabyan Drake Award certificate and an American Legion Good Citizen medal from the post, as well as sentiments from the Maine Legislature, presented by Representative Michelle Meyer. From left to right stands Rep. Michelle Meyer, Jan Cerabona, Ron Grammont, and Commander Jack Mercer.
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