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What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?

Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.

Over 1,000 women gathered at Willard Beach on Saturday to plunge into the ocean hand in hand in a show of bravery and community.

A 5-foot-wide lion’s mane jellyfish spotted on Willard Beach in South Portland last weekend prompted waterside safety warnings for beachgoers.

Parts of the state will likely see two days of excessive temperatures on Monday and Tuesday.