Will Strafford County's new warming center in Dover open in time? There's a backup plan

By: Sarah Donovan

Outlets: Foster's Daily Democrat

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 449

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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DOVER — The new Strafford County warming center, which is being built on county property, will open for the 2026-27 season, according to a local official. However, the question is exactly when.

Strafford County Commission Chair George Maglaras said supply chain issues are affecting the contractors for the new 10,000-square-foot building on land where Pope Memorial Humane Society-Cocheco Valley was formerly located.

The new center will replace the current Willand Warming Center in Somersworth, a …

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