Popham Beach

Published
August 19, 2023

Advocates of public coastal access hold rally at Moody Beach in Wells

On Saturday, about 100 members of two groups, Our Maine Beaches and Free Moody Beach, participated in a rally that called attention to the longtime dispute over public use of Moody Beach.
Published
August 5, 2023

This family has had access to Popham Beach since the 1940s. Now their neighbors are suing them.

The Tappen family says they bought the rights to 3.5 acres of sandy beachfront on Popham Beach. The Hill family disagrees, saying it's always been described as 'common land' in subdivision plans.
Published
August 25, 2022

New mobility pathway makes Popham Beach more accessible for all

As part of Gov. Janet Mill's new job plan, she has dedicated $50 million to improve infrastructure at state parks across Maine, making them more accessible for visitors.
Published
August 24, 2022

State parks on pace for another record year

COVID-19 restrictions are largely a thing of the past, but the influx of visitors to Maine State Parks that started as a response to pandemic isolation hasn't slowed.
Published
August 17, 2022

Popham Beach Flare Night parade and bonfire set for Friday