As temperatures drop, communities across Maine open warming centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
PORTLAND, Maine — As the winter chill sets in across Maine, communities often open warming centers to help support those who need shelter from the cold.
While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially deadly conditions, warming centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.
The latest listings for warming centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency’s website. We’ve included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this winter when temperatures drop.
Androscoggin County
Lewiston
- City of Lewiston Warming Shelter
- 551 Lincoln Street
- Open nightly, 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Cumberland County
Portland
- Common Space Warming Center
- 103 India Street
- 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24
- Contact Info: 207-823-4273
Hancock County
Ellsworth
- Healthy Acadia
- 24 Church St.
- Open nightly, 4 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Contact info: tracy.crossman@healthyacadia.org or paige@healthyacadia.org
- Meals, snacks, …