• Published

  January 18, 2024
  

  Maine’s beaches and coastal parks took a beating last week. Will they recover?

  State officials say it's still too early to tell how badly some areas were damaged and how long-lasting the impacts might be.

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  August 3, 2020
  

  Shark-related water restrictions lifted at 3 Maine state parks

  Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a shortage of lifeguards.

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  July 31, 2020
  

  State confirms sighting of great white shark off Bailey Island, urges caution in wake of fatal attack

  The Maine Marine Patrol received a photo of the shark from a drone operator who made the sighting near Pond Island Ledges on Friday. Swimmers and paddlers are advised to be extra cautious around seals and schools of fish.

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  June 1, 2020
  

  State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes

  Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.

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  May 17, 2020
  

  Coastal campgrounds suffer shortened season due to pandemic

  Coastal campgrounds are missing out on the usual rush on Memorial Day weekend as they wait for June and July to slowly start bringing in visitors again.

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