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Friday, March 20, 2020
Volume 16 • Issue No. 12
About The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Recommendations WASHINGTON, D.C. The York Region Chamber of Commerce, the Town of York and the Town of Kittery are actively monitoring updates from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the Maine CDC regarding Coronavirus (COVID19). First responders and public safety staff continue to receive information and participate in safety briefings with the Maine CDC. Town employees have been provided with guidance to protect themselves and the public.
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Residents are encouraged to visit the Maine CDC page at www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ infectious-disease/epi/airborne/
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a novel (new) coronavirus which was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and has now been detected in other countries, including the United States. For some, the respiratory virus causes mild symptoms like the common cold or influenza (flu), for others it can cause severe pneumonia that requires medical care or hospitalization.
What are the symptoms? Symptoms of COVID-19 may include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat (in some patients). Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Most patients experience mild symptoms and can recuperate at home, but others, particularly those with underlying medical conditions, may experience more severe respiratory illness.
illnesses such as influenza and the common cold: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer; Avoid close contact with people who are sick; Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; Stay home while you’re sick and avoid close contact with others. Currently there is no vaccine available to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
How does it spread? There are simple steps you can take to reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 and other
What should I do if I have symptoms? See COVID page 3...
Wrestling Team Recognized for Championships WELLS The Wells Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognized the Wells High School Wrestling team on March 4 for being named MPA Class B Team State Champions and Class B Duals State Champions in that new wrestling tournament. Presenting a Certificate of Recognition to each team member was Committee Chair Helena Ackerson, Co-Chair Jason Vennard and WellsOgunquit CSD Superintendent Jim Daly. Scott Lewia has been the
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The Wells High School Wrestling team was recognized for exemplary achievement by the Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee in March. Wrestling Coach Dan Bothwell is sixth from the left and Coach Scott Lewia is fifth from the right in the second row. The team’s record for the season was 29-2. (Photo by Reg Bennett)
New Year, New Life for the Center for Wildlife CAPE NEDDICK There’s a new nature center coming to town - as well as an outdoor amphitheater, a wildlife hospital, an indoor auditorium, and intern housing to host biological sciences and policy students from across the country! It’s the Center for Wildlife’s new facility and campus, and it sits at the base of Mount Agamenticus, adjacent to 16,000 acres of conservation land and trails. “We’ve been under construction for almost a year now, working with general contractors Jewett Construction, along
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wrestling team’s head coach since 2007. “This year was one of our most successful seasons at Wells High School,” commented Coach Lewia later. He noted the team’s other achievements this past season including winning the Franklin Savings Bank Invitational Tournament at Mountain Valley High School, the Atlantic Invitational Wrestling Tournament for the first time since 1989, and, for the 4th consecutive year, the Class B South Regionals
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with McHenry Architecture and Ambit Engineering. The new facility solves our indoor space issues, but it is so much more. It will be a place where wildlife and humans can heal and connect with nature” reflects executive director, Kristen Lamb. Construction is expected to be completed in early spring, and the organization will take 3-4 months to transition operations including staffing volunteers and interns, furniture and equipment, landscaping, parking, and more. One of the features the
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staff are very excited about is the Nature Center, which will boast features like an indoor tree replica, turtle and snake live animal ambassadors, an interactive vernal pool, along with sensory and hands on exhibits
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where children and adults alike can practice empathy and learn about wildlife species and ecology of their backyards. This is the second indoor expansion See LIFE page 9...
Pets Consider a new fuzzy family member for Valentine’s Day!
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