A 5-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish spotted on Willard Beach in South Portland last weekend prompted waterside safety warnings for beachgoers.
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Mainers emerge to enjoy first full sunny weekend in months
Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.
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South Portland Councilor wants non-residents to pay for parking at Willard Beach
The South Portland City Council plans to discuss the proposal at a meeting Thursday.
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Art installation honors memory of South Portland fishing shacks
New silk paintings by Portland artist Haley Nannig depict the iconic Fisherman’s Point shacks that were washed away in a storm last year.
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‘Women’s wave’ crests on Willard Beach
More than 1,500 swimmers ran into the freezing water at Willard Beach Sunday morning to mark International Women’s Day.
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In photos: Willard Beach ocean dip brings hundreds to celebrate International Women’s Day
Just before 10 a.m., people shed their layers and lined up along the water, holding hands and cheering. At the go-ahead, they ran in up to their chests, some taking their time in the water and others fleeing for warmth after a few seconds. Photos by Press Herald photographer Brianna Soukup.
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Coast Guard seeking people who shot flares at Willard Beach
All told, 3 false alarms cost the agency more than $28,000 over the course of 3 searches that stretched more than 80 miles and involved numerous agencies.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
No plans to rebuild South Portland’s historic fishing shacks
To account for sea level rise and flood zone risk, the construction would be costly.
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Willard Beach added to list of state’s impaired waters
The designation doesn’t mean the beach is unsafe for swimming, but it does make the city eligible for state grants to improve the water quality.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
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.