Important Updates for Our Community

A Message From The Town

The Town Hall is open normal operating hours (Mon-Fri 8am - 4PM) for normal operations.  Currently masks are not required for vaccinated individuals.  As situations change around increasing variant surges Town Hall operations may change as well.  We will continue to update any changes here.  Call 207-367-2351 ext. 12 if you need assistance.  Please be patient with us, as restrictions surrounding COVID-19 safety protocols may impact our ability to deliver services in a timely manner.

Deer Isle and Stonington were fortunate to have avoided significant incidences of the Coronavirus since it was first detected in the US early in 2020.  Deer Isle and Stonington have also done a great job with adult vaccinations with over 80% of the island population being fully vaccinated.  Due to recent surges of Covid-19 and it's variants around the country however, we are paying close attention to changing CDC recommendations, and State recommendations and/or executive orders.  We will post that information as it changes here.

While we work diligently toward a return to "normal" it is a good idea to keep in mind the lessons learned from 2020 on, and remember to continue the safe practices where we can.  We will keep the following practices stated here as a reminder should an unfortunate surge take place locally.

The leaders of Deer Isle and Stonington are calling on all residents to embrace the following practices:

- Stay home as much as possible to avoid exposure to the virus.
- Avoid all unnecessary indoor contact with people other than your immediate household.
- Wear a cloth or paper mask when you are near people outside your immediate household. The mask must cover your mouth and nose at all times to be effective.
- Even while wearing a mask, maintain a twelve-foot social distance whenever possible, and never less than six feet.
- Practice good hygiene with frequent handwashing and use of hand sanitizers.
- Engage in outdoor activities such as walking for your physical and mental well being. This is the safest place to be when socializing.
- Stay in touch with friends and family by telephone and digital communications. We need each other, but have to work together to be safe.

We have posted information about resources such as medical contacts, testing services, curbside sales, grocery delivery and more on our website www.townofdeerisle.org/health. Our local businesses need your support and will try to meet your needs while keeping you safe.

COVID-19 Business Update

A list of resources and information that will help you and your employees overcome difficulties in this time.

• Small business loans (SBA, FAME)  *Contact your lender for assistance with these programs*
• Unemployment benefits
• Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy
• Penobscot Bay Press Community Concierge - a listing of all businesses open on the peninsula, and their operating restrictions.  

Island-wide COVID-19 Resources

This document can help you weather the storm a little safer and a little healthier by providing you with updates from local businesses on hours of operation and other operating changes. Use these resources to help you shelter in place, social distance, and get the help you need.

• Island-wide resources
• State-wide resources
• State online Covid-19 updates: maine.gov Covid-19
• Most recent Covid-19 executive order: AN ORDER PROVIDING AN ORDERLY TRANSITION FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF THE STATE OF CIVIL EMERGENCY