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.
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Rising number of jellyfish sightings reported at southern Maine beaches
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.