As temperatures in the State of Maine are projected to reach over 90 degrees on Tuesday and over 80 degrees on Monday and Wednesday, parts of the state are under an Extreme Heat Watch. Cooling centers have begun to open across the state in order to combat potentially dangerous temperatures.
A cooling center is a “facility that has been opened for short term operations due to a specific emergency or event,” according to the State of Maine. These centers typically open when extremely hot temperatures present danger to the public.
As of Monday, June 23, eight cooling centers have been posted on the Maine Emergency Management Agency website. Details for cooling center openings the week of June 23-27, 2025 are shown below:
- Augusta Civic Center “Cumberland Room.” When: Tuesday 6am-4pm.
- Bridgton Community Center 15 Depot St. Bridgton ME. When: Monday – Wednesday 9am-5pm.
- Central Lincoln County YMCA, 575 Main St. Damariscotta, ME. When: Monday – Friday 5am-8pm. Supplies: Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, puzzles, and cribbage.
- City of Rockland Public Library, City Hall, and Flanagan Community Center. When: Normal Business Hours
- Dover-Foxcroft Town Office Community Room Cooling Center, 48 Morton Ave. When: Monday – Wednesday 8am-5pm. Supplies: Cooling, charging, water and Wi-Fi. Contact: 207-564-3318, ext. 1014.
- Lisbon Police Department Lobby, 300 Lisbon St. Lisbon, ME 207-353-2500 (non-emergency line) When: Open as needed 24/7. Supplies: Cooling, charging, and water.
- Topsham Municipal Building “Russel Room.” 100 Main St. Topsham, ME. When: Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
- Town of Union Town Office. When: Monday – Wednesday 8am-4pm.
In addition to these centers, posted on the York County website is a cooling center in Berwick, Maine.
- Where: Berwick Fire Department 3 Public Safety Way Berwick, ME. When: Monday – Wednesday 7am-7pm. Information: Contact the Fire Station at 207-698-1174.
Updated lists are available on the State of Maine Maine Emergency Management Agency website and the York County website.
Information on heat-related illness is available on the Maine Division of Environmental and Community Health website.
