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Video of great white shark causes alarm among Maine beachgoers
New York Daily News
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August 13, 2025
Authorities in southeast Maine posted video of a great white shark that was spotted near several beaches this week. The first sighting of the apex predator came around 10 a.m. Monday, according to the Scarborough Police Department. Video shot by a...
Scenic Massachusetts Small Town is Among Most Beautiful Towns in America
WNAW - Massachusetts
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August 20, 2025
Massachusetts is home to so many potential vacation destinations, not just during the Summer months, but no matter what time of year it is. That being said, given it is still Summer, why wouldn't you want to squeeze in another getaway while we're...
Lifeguards urge caution as strong currents cause multiple rescues at Maine beaches
WGME - Maine
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OGUNQUIT, Maine (WGME) -- Yellow flags were flying again on Wednesday at Ogunquit Beach due to larger than average waves and stronger currents. On Monday, lifeguards here rescued five children on an overturned paddleboard who got caught in a...
Elevated bacteria level advisory issued for five Maine beaches
News Center Maine
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August 13, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine — Beaches in Ogunquit, Scarborough, Camden, and Kennebunkport are under elevated bacteria level advisories as of Wednesday. The Ogunquit Fire Department posted about the advisory on social media, saying that it would retest the...
Here’s How Much Daylight Maine Will Lose Throughout August
Q96.1 - Maine
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August 13, 2025
If you're all about heat, the beach, visits to the lake or anything to do with summer, you just don't want to think about it. 'It' being the fact that summer is about a month away from its end. That the long days of daylight in Maine are...
Drone video captures huge great white shark swimming near Maine coast
USA Today
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A massive great white shark was spotted lurking off the coast of Maine near popular beaches, prompting police in one coastal town to issue a warning. Officials in Scarborough informed the public of a "potential shark sighting in local waters,...
Massive Great White Shark Prompts Safety Warnings In Maine
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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August 13, 2025
Drone Footage Captures 10-12 Foot Shark Near Popular Beaches A great white shark, estimated to be between 10 and 12 feet long, has been spotted multiple times near Scarborough’s popular beaches, prompting a public safety warning from local...
Experts say multiple factors contributing to recent shark sightings off Maine coast
FOX 23 - Maine
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SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- The state says there's more than one reason behind the recent shark sightings off Maine’s coast, and climate change is one of them. On Monday, drone video captured a shark, believed to be a great white that was 10 to...
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Massive Great White Shark Appears to Haunt New England — See the Drone Footage By Gabrielle Rockson and Abigail Abrams
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Authorities in Scarborough, Maine, this week informed the public that a possible great white shark, "estimated to be 10-12 feet in length," was spotted near popular beaches Drone footage obtained by a local fisherman was shared by...
3-year-old girl found dead in SUV outside Maine convenience store was left for more than 14 hours, police say
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The 3-year-old girl found dead inside her mother’s car outside a convenience store in Milford, Maine, on Saturday had been left there for more than 14 hours with the windows up, court records show. Video footage shows the girl’s mother, Kelly...
10-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Near Maine Beaches, Authorities Warn Public
The Economic Times
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August 13, 2025
Synopsis A 10- to 12-foot great white shark has been spotted near Maine beaches, urging authorities to issue warnings for swimmers and beachgoers. The shark, first seen off Richmond Island, was later found near Higgins and Scarborough beaches....
Police logs give insight into history of Maine campground where Sunshine Stewart was killed
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 13, 2025
"I'm very involved with the campers," said Mic Mac Campground owner Katherine Lunt. "I go around every day, drive through the campground and check on things. That's just part of being a campground owner."Following the murder of Sunshine Stewart,...
Underrated State Park Hikes in Maine That Rival the Famous Beehive Loop Trail
Only In Your State
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Maine is a nature-lover’s paradise, which also means that it has an incredible amount of hiking trails that visit some of the state’s most beloved landscapes. One of the most famous—and popular—hikes in the state is the Beehive Loop Trail in...
Profile: Beach to Beacon race director Dave McGillivray
News Center Maine
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August 13, 2025
The Medford, Massachusetts native has also led the Boston Marathon since 1988. CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — No matter the season, if you see Dave McGillivray out in public, he is almost always moving. Days from turning 71 years old, the Medford,...
Popular East Coast lobster roll chain coming to Newport Beach
Orange County Register - California
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August 12, 2025
East Coast meets West Coast this month as chilled New England-style lobster rolls arrive in Newport Beach. Luke’s Lobster is opening its first Orange County location on Balboa Island. Founded in 2009 by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, the...
Erin likely to stay offshore but large swells expected along East Coast beaches
KLEW - Idaho
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PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Tropical Storm Erin has been developing in the far eastern Atlantic over the past several days. It is likely to become the first hurricane of the season as it continues to move west. While it's too soon to determine if...
15 Best New England Resorts From Maine to Rhode Island (2025)
Conde Nast Traveler
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August 13, 2025
There’s something quietly spellbinding about a New England escape—where crisp Atlantic air mingles with the scent of pine, and the shoreline meets storybook hills dotted with quiet inns and grand resorts. From the craggy coast of Maine to the...
Portland food scene lauded by Travel & Leisure
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 13, 2025
An new online feature from Travel & Leisure magazine calls Portland “one of the best food cities in the U.S.” and recommends 11 venues for its readers to try. “Portland is well established as one of the best food destinations in the United...
Cops In Old Town, Maine Say Juveniles At Center Of Vandalism Taking Place At City Park
Z107.3 - Maine
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August 13, 2025
Cops in Old Town are dealing with issues of vandalism, primarily at one spot in town, and they think they have a pretty good idea of who's responsible. In a statement issued earlier this week, police say that since the start of summer, they've...
Large great white shark seen swimming near Maine beaches
United Press International (UPI)
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Please see the attached drone footage taken on 8/11/25, at 10:00 am. It was spotted again this morning in the area off Pine Point Beach. No photo or video has been obtained today. For questions, please contact: MRO Daryen Granata [email protected]...