willard beach
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
The fishing shacks: ‘Those old buildings had a soul and a heartbeat’
The historic fishing shacks that were swept away in the Jan. 13 storm played a big role in the lives of South Portland residents.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Plan to replace South Portland’s fishing shacks gathers steam
People as far away as Florida and Texas have donated thousands already to rebuild the historic fishing shacks at Fisherman's Point.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2023
Commentary: Willard Beach contamination must be put in context
The city of South Portland is diligently following protocols and investigating new means of preserving water quality.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2023
Maine Voices: South Portland’s neglect of Willard Beach fails locals and visitors alike
Not enough is being done to either mitigate or adequately communicate the extent of the contamination at the popular beach.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Willard Beach master plan presented
The plan creates a vision for the area for the next 10-15 years.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Willard Beach will be closed at least until Tuesday to repair burst pipe
A force main sewer pipe near Southern Maine Community College burst on Thursday, prompting the closure of the beach until next week.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2023
Dune restoration project in progress on Willard Beach
The city of South Portland will use discarded Christmas trees in efforts to restore the dunes.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
South Portland plans dune restoration project at Willard Beach
A plan to restore the dunes between Willard Beach and Myrtle Avenue is in development, pending approval by the Maine DEP.