Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.
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South Portland shop making ice cream using the sun
Willard Scoops is now entirely powered by solar panels.
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South Portland will replace damaged stairs, seawall at Willard Beach
An entryway redesign project on Deake Street has received FEMA funding.
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What can you do to help Willard Beach’s water quality?
Get your private lateral inspected (and repaired), says Aubrey Strause, the stormwater program coordinator.
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South Portland looking into water treatment options for Willard Beach
The city’s Water Resource Protection Department is continuing to monitor and inspect potential sources of bacteria.
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‘Women’s wave’ makes a splash in South Portland
Over 1,000 women gathered at Willard Beach on Saturday to plunge into the ocean hand in hand in a show of bravery and community.
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South Portland may make non-residents pay to park at Willard Beach
The City Council has created a working group to look into paid parking at the popular beach, with funds going to maintenance and improvements.
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Bacteria found at Willard Beach is confirmed to come from humans
Willard Beach is an impaired beach. South Portland’s Water Resource Protection department is working to address sources of bacteria that end up in the ocean.
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South Portland beach reopened after ‘unusual substance’ report
Willard Beach was closed to swimming for several hours Saturday, but the floating material was deemed to be from the seafloor and posed no threat.
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Does a $9 kelp hot dog belong at Willard Beach? | Column
Lady Shuckers has taken over the snack shack, offering some elevated menu items that have gotten the South Portland beach buzzing.