On Saturday, about 100 members of two groups, Our Maine Beaches and Free Moody Beach, participated in a rally that called attention to the longtime dispute over public use of Moody Beach.
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This family has had access to Popham Beach since the 1940s. Now their neighbors are suing them.
The Tappen family says they bought the rights to 3.5 acres of sandy beachfront on Popham Beach. The Hill family disagrees, saying it’s always been described as ‘common land’ in subdivision plans.
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New mobility pathway makes Popham Beach more accessible for all
As part of Gov. Janet Mill’s new job plan, she has dedicated $50 million to improve infrastructure at state parks across Maine, making them more accessible for visitors.
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State parks on pace for another record year
COVID-19 restrictions are largely a thing of the past, but the influx of visitors to Maine State Parks that started as a response to pandemic isolation hasn’t slowed.
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Popham Beach Flare Night parade and bonfire set for Friday
Flare Night at Popham Beach will take place Friday, Aug. 19, with the annual parade kicking off at 7:30 p.m. at the Ft. Baldwin parking. The parade will move through the village, ending at Fort Popham. The parade is led by founder George Popham and his second-in-command, Raleigh Gilbert, portrayed by Popham residents in costume. […]
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Local surf spot under threat from climate change, national group says
But local surfers say other human threats, like overcrowding and lack of beach access, pose bigger threat to Higgins Beach in Scarborough.
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Another shark seen swimming off Popham Beach State Park
Sunday night’s shark sighting forced park officials to close the beach for swimming.
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Great white shark sighting confirmed at Popham Beach State Park
Swimmers were ordered to leave the ocean after a paddle boarder spotted the shark Wednesday evening, but the beach resumed normal operations Thursday.
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Popham Beach Library announces summer programs
After two summers of limited programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Popham Beach Library will bring back a complete calendar of programs and activities for the summer of 2022. The library welcomes all residents, seasonal residents, and visitors to stop by during regular hours to borrow new books and DVDs and have a cup […]
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Phippsburg chapel to mark 125th anniversary
The three-day anniversary celebration will include an art show, silent auction and marriage vow renewals.