Popham Beach
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PublishedSeptember 28, 2020
Popham Chapel group launches fundraiser for chapel repairs, anniversary celebration
The proceeds from the brick walkway will fund repairs to the chapel as well as a 3-day celebration to recognize the chapel's 125th anniversary next August.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Shark-related water restrictions lifted at 3 Maine state parks
Activities at Reid State Park remain limited to waist-deep water because of a shortage of lifeguards.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
State confirms sighting of great white shark off Bailey Island, urges caution in wake of fatal attack
The Maine Marine Patrol received a photo of the shark from a drone operator who made the sighting near Pond Island Ledges on Friday. Swimmers and paddlers are advised to be extra cautious around seals and schools of fish.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
Popham Beach RV park ruling delayed a third time
A sound engineer's opinion may be the deciding factor.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2020
More beach restrictions added after new shark reports
Swimmers at Popham Beach State Park are restricted to ankle-deep water after lifeguards reported a possible shark sighting Wednesday.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
Phippsburg to decide on proposed Popham Beach RV park
The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Phippsburg Elementary School.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Proposed Popham Beach RV park decision delayed
Planning board members said they want the applicants to get an engineered audio plan to see what sort of setback or barrier, such as a fence or vegetation, would block the most noise from the site.
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PublishedJune 28, 2020
RV park proposed for Popham Beach, to chagrin of some neighbors
The Phippsburg Planning Board will meet to decide whether to approve the plan on July 7.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
Lifeguard saves three teens stranded by rising tide in Phippsburg
Lifeguard Patrick McKenna estimated he swam about 1,800 yards, or 18 football fields, in 54-degree water.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes
Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.