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Large shark spotted off popular Maine beaches

Great white shark seen near popular beaches in Maine

White sharks, made famous 50 years ago in the movie “Jaws,” are not commonly seen off Maine, but have lived in the state’s waters for centuries. Sightings ticked up in recent years, and some scientists say the state’s growing population of seals could be a reason for more shark activity. White sharks feed on marine mammals such as seals.

Boston.com on MSN · 1h

Video: Great white shark sighting near beach prompts warning in Maine

Police obtained drone footage on Tuesday depicting a 10 to 12 foot long great white shark swimming near the southern end of Richmond Island. The post Video: Great white shark sighting near beach prompts warning in Maine appeared first on Boston.

Yahoo · 1h

Police warn beachgoers about great white shark off of popular Maine beaches

Police in a coastal Maine town issued a warning to beachgoers on Tuesday after they received reports of what appeared to be a large great white shark near some of the state's most popular beaches.

Maine, dead in Milford

6abc News · 22h

Delaware County mother charged after 3-year-old daughter found dead inside car in Maine

A woman from Havertown, Delaware County is facing charges in connection with the death of her three-year-old daughter in Maine.

The Boston Globe · 4h

3-year-old found dead in car in Maine likely died from hyperthermia, police say

A 3-year-old girl who was found dead inside her mother’s vehicle in Milford, Maine, most likely died from hyperthermia, authorities said Monday. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will aim to “make the most of” the increase in federal resources in the city after Trump’s announcement.

WCVB Boston on MSN · 1d

3-year-old found dead in Milford, Maine, mother facing charges police say

A mother is facing charges after the body of her 3-year-old daughter was found inside a parked car in Milford, Maine, according to police. Maine State Police say that on the evening of Aug 9, 2025, members of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to a local business in Milford and located a 3-year-old female child dead inside a vehicle.

Officials share beach safety tips as rip currents hit Maine waters

Kelly Clarkson wasn’t mentioned in an obituary for her late ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who passed away on August 7. The ...

US appeals court revives challenge to Maine town's cruise passenger limits

A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit alleging that the popular Maine vacation town of Bar Harbor violated the U.S.

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How has summer tourism been in southern Maine? It depends on who you ask

“In Summer 2024, an estimated 7.75 million travelers took tourism-related trips in Maine and spent over $5.1 billion, a 9.1% ...

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Former workers' comp advocates say Maine's firefighters cancer presumption law isn't working

A Maine law designed to make it easier for firefighters with cancer to get workers’ compensation benefits is failing to ...

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Maine Attorney General rules police officers justified in armed standoff shooting in Harrison last November

In a letter to the Cumberland County Sheriff, Attorney General Aaron Frey determined that the officers reasonably believed ...

Maine Township National Night Out included farm animals, food collection for community food pantry

Maine Township joined other municipalities and police departments nationwide to host a National Night Out event, and the ...

WMTW on MSN1h

Maine to see 90s for the third day in a row

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Air Quality has issued an Air Quality Alert for ozone until 11 ...

WABI-TV6h

Maine Forest Rangers continuing to fight wildfires across the state

MAINE (WABI) - Maine Forest Rangers continue to fight multiple wildfires as conditions remain dry. Officials say they ...

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