The city of Portland is alerting residents that a cooling center is available to the public at the downtown Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. The public is welcome to come inside to cool off from the heat. Masks are required.
The library hours are: Thursday, August 4 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday, August 5 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday August 6 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Splash Pools are also a good place to cool down and are open roughly 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. They are located at Kiwanis, Peppermint Park, Payson Park and Stone Street Playground, as well as the Ravine at Deering Oaks. For updates, call 207 – 808-5400.