The water may be colder, the coastline rockier, and in some spots you might as well be in Canada — but Maine’s beaches are well worth a visit.

At Willard Beach in South Portland, a nearly five-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish was spotted over the weekend, according to ...

Beach advisories: What Maine beaches are doing to ensure water is safe for swimming Shawn P. Sullivan Here in coastal Southern Maine, you’ve not had to dip into the ocean to get soaked this summer.

This Small Maine Town Has Some of the Best Beaches in the State — Plus a Great Food Scene and New Boutique Hotel. Here's why Biddeford, Maine, will be your new favorite summer vacation destination.

“Maine Healthy Beaches recommends waiting at least 24 hours or two full tidal cycles after the rainfall ceases before re-entering the water to allow the system to flush,” Sims said.

Needham-based Tripadvisor released a list of the 25 best beaches in the U.S. as part of its annual Travelers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, and Ogunquit Beach in Maine ranked No. 9. It was the only ...

High levels of bacteria were consistently found at 10 beaches ... Map shows US beaches ... Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine.

Whether planning a quick overnight trip or a week-long family vacation, these are the best beach towns in Maine, chosen by the locals who love them. 01 of 10. York . Cheri Alguire/Getty Images.

We rank the 10 Best Maine Beaches. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher ...

This Small Maine Town Has Some of the Best Beaches in the State — Plus a Great Food Scene and New Boutique Hotel Staff Author, Jacqueline Dole Updated Wed, April 12, 2023 at 11:34 AM UTC ...

While many of Maine's state's beaches are lined with houses and roads, one stretch of sand, and an adjacent beach park, could reveal how beaches and dunes behave with limited human intervention.