Maine Mall Closed to Public Until Further Notice The Maine Mall is closed until further notice after Gov. Janet Mills ordered all nonessential businesses to shut down their public spaces on Tuesday. Essential stores and restaurants with exterior-facing entrances will remain open, according to a post on the mall's website. Food court restaurants will continue to operate in a carryout capacity. The seating area is closed off.
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Portland, Maine Announces New 'Stay at Home' Restrictions At 3PM today, the Mayor and Manager held a press conference on some additional restrictions for the City of Portland. The highlights are as follows: New Restrictions . The Mayor and Manager presented a new " stay at home order " that goes into effect at 5PM on Wednesday March 25th and applies to both residents and businesses (non-essential only). This order is good for 5 days and any continuation must be approved by the Council at our March 30th Virtual meeting (see below). The order reads, in part, as follows (Please check the City of Portland website for the entire order if you have other questions): (i) STAY AT HOME . All individuals currently living within the City of Portland are ordered to stay at their place of residence. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably possible maintain social distancing of at least six (6) feet from a...
https://www.portlandmaine.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4806&fbclid=IwAR03FD0a9PoNFOD-eTvpNICxLrYFcF4ljx9dymVSbdKluOyKW1sAwoL38Wg Posted on: March 20, 2020 City Committed to Caring for Homeless Populations During COVID-19 Pandemic The City of Portland has been working on the front lines in direct contact with its most vulnerable community members for more than 30 years with one of the most dedicated and professional staffs. Each and every decision the City makes is with their best interests in mind. The City is committed to caring for the homeless population during the COVID-19 global pandemic. “We have an emergency action plan in place that we’re following as we continue to provide emergency shelter and housing services to our clients,” said Kristen Dow, Director of the City’s Health and Human Services Department. “If the situation in our shelters required additional measures, we will respond accordingly. We are in communication with the Maine Health and Human Services ...
