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Volume 16 • Issue No. 28
‘Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Center’ Ready for Visitors
York Hospital staff and volunteers ready for their next patient at Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Center on Route 1 in York. Left to right: Heather Ryan, MA; Charity Neal, RN and Director of Emergency & Surgical Services; Maura Reed, Medical-Surgical RN; Erich Fogg, PA-C and Director of Walk-In Services; Heather Bird, Care Access.
YORK York Hospital, in partnership with the state of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, opened its drive-thru ‘Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Center’ on July 1 at the Hospital’s Walk-In Care location at 343 US Route One in York. This new program allows those at elevated risk of COVID-19 infection to get a test without a provider referral, with results available within minutes. The intent is to make testing more widely
available to visitors planning to vacation in Maine, or Maine residents returning from elsewhere, who may forego the 14-day quarantine with a negative test result. At the York Rapid Result COVID-19 Testing Center, appointments are available for any individuals who believe they may have COVID-19 or could have been exposed to the virus, with or without symptoms, as defined under the DHHS Standing Order. This includes individuals traveling to Maine from
states with a higher prevalence of COVID-19, among others. For clarification on eligibility and other Maine Rapid Result Testing questions, visit www.maine.gov. Appointments must be made in advance, online at www.yorkhospital.com/COVID -19-testing-info. Although the $25 fee must be paid at the time of testing (or while reserving online), individuals can request See TEST page 24...
Maine Ballot Questions Better Explained If voters approve the bond, it means that the State of Maine is allowed to borrow money for the project and has to pay it back over 10 years. This will be $15,000,000 Principal plus $4,125,000 Interest (assumes 5.0% over 10 years) for a total cost of $19,125,000. The primary arguments FOR this referendum are: About 50% of the state is considered unserved or underserved for high-
speed internet access; There’s an increased need for high-speed internet with schools moving online and people working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic; High-speed internet can improve services such as healthcare and education; New residents and businesses may be attracted to Maine if the state has high-speed internet access; Low population density makes it difficult to the private sector to
STATEWIDE On July 14, Mainers will be taking part in the next statewide election and in addition to local representation, voters will also decide the fate of two ballot questions. To help understand the issues surrounding each, here is information provided by www.maineballot.org. It is also important to note that no party affiliation is required to vote on ballot questions.
million, matched by $30 million in other funds, for high-speed internet infrastructure improvements in areas where infrastructure is lacking. A YES vote means you are in favor of Maine borrowing $15 million to improve highspeed internet infrastructure. A NO vote means you don’t want Maine to borrow $15 to improve high-speed internet infrastructure.
Question 1: Internet Infrastructure This question is whether or not the state should borrow $15
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WELLS This month Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of its renaming in honor of the world-renowned marine biologist, author, environmentalist and former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee, Rachel Carson. The refuge will be kicking off a year-long celebration to mark the formal dedication of the renaming, which took place on June 27, 1970. During the 50th anniversary celebration, the refuge will be highlighting dozens of opportunities to explore its wealth of wildlife, habitat and natural resources, as well as Rachel Carson’s legacy. “It’s hugely motivating to work at a refuge named after one
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of our nation’s premiere environmental leaders,” said Refuge Manager Karl Stromayer. “Every day here at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a journey of discovery into southern coastal Maine’s great biodi-
versity and natural beauty. The counties that the refuge occupies have half a million people and are rich with partnerships and exciting opportunities to connect people to nature.” Rachel Carson National
JULY 14 provide this infrastructure; Issuing the bond opens up matching See VOTE page 16...
Wildlife Refuge, established in 1966 as the Coastal Maine National Wildlife Refuge, is comprised of 11 divisions, which span 50 miles of coastline in York and Cumberland counties, from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth. Currently at 5,690 acres, the refuge will contain approximately 14,683 acres of various wildlife habitats when land acquisition is complete. The proximity of the refuge to the coast, and its location between the eastern deciduous forest and the boreal forest creates a composition of plants and animals not found elsewhere in Maine. The 50th anniversary celebration will include virtual and remote events, such as Facebook Live programming, educational See CARSON page 8...
Image from USFWS with artwork courtesy of Danielle Lehoux/Lehoux Art.
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