It’s July, the hottest month of the Maine year, with long hours of daylight across the state, so we went to the beach to find thalassophiles – meaning, lovers of the sea. Beach people, in other words. Along Maine’s long coastline, it’s easy to find a beach where you can swim in icy water, snorkel with seaweed or connect with friends, while staying socially isolated.


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