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Drone video captures huge great white shark swimming near Maine coast

USA Today ·

A massive great white shark was spotted lurking off the coast of Maine near popular beaches, prompting police in one coastal town to issue a warning. Officials in Scarborough informed the public of a "potential shark sighting in local waters,...

Tourists are discovering a hidden gem of Acadia National Park

Bangor Daily News - Maine · August 12, 2025

A spike in visits to a remote offshore section of Acadia National Park hasn’t sparked the same concerns about crowding and overtourism that have divided neighbors of the much more famous Mount Desert Island section of the park. The park owns about...

Massive Great White Shark Prompts Safety Warnings In Maine

The Free Press - Tampa - Florida · August 13, 2025

Drone Footage Captures 10-12 Foot Shark Near Popular Beaches A great white shark, estimated to be between 10 and 12 feet long, has been spotted multiple times near Scarborough’s popular beaches, prompting a public safety warning from local...

Experts say multiple factors contributing to recent shark sightings off Maine coast

FOX 23 - Maine ·

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (WGME) -- The state says there's more than one reason behind the recent shark sightings off Maine’s coast, and climate change is one of them. On Monday, drone video captured a shark, believed to be a great white that was 10 to...

Police logs give insight into history of Maine campground where Sunshine Stewart was killed

WMTW 8 - Maine · August 13, 2025

"I'm very involved with the campers," said Mic Mac Campground owner Katherine Lunt. "I go around every day, drive through the campground and check on things. That's just part of being a campground owner."Following the murder of Sunshine Stewart,...

Massive Great White Shark Appears to Haunt New England — See the Drone Footage By Gabrielle Rockson and Abigail Abrams

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Authorities in Scarborough, Maine, this week informed the public that a possible great white shark, "estimated to be 10-12 feet in length," was spotted near popular beaches Drone footage obtained by a local fisherman was shared by...

3-year-old girl found dead in SUV outside Maine convenience store was left for more than 14 hours, police say

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts ·

The 3-year-old girl found dead inside her mother’s car outside a convenience store in Milford, Maine, on Saturday had been left there for more than 14 hours with the windows up, court records show. Video footage shows the girl’s mother, Kelly...

10-Foot Great White Shark Spotted Near Maine Beaches, Authorities Warn Public

The Economic Times · August 13, 2025

Synopsis A 10- to 12-foot great white shark has been spotted near Maine beaches, urging authorities to issue warnings for swimmers and beachgoers. The shark, first seen off Richmond Island, was later found near Higgins and Scarborough beaches....

15 Best New England Resorts From Maine to Rhode Island (2025)

Conde Nast Traveler · August 13, 2025

There’s something quietly spellbinding about a New England escape—where crisp Atlantic air mingles with the scent of pine, and the shoreline meets storybook hills dotted with quiet inns and grand resorts. From the craggy coast of Maine to the...

Profile: Beach to Beacon race director Dave McGillivray

News Center Maine · August 13, 2025

The Medford, Massachusetts native has also led the Boston Marathon since 1988. CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine — No matter the season, if you see Dave McGillivray out in public, he is almost always moving. Days from turning 71 years old, the Medford,...

Popular East Coast lobster roll chain coming to Newport Beach

Orange County Register - California · August 12, 2025

East Coast meets West Coast this month as chilled New England-style lobster rolls arrive in Newport Beach. Luke’s Lobster is opening its first Orange County location on Balboa Island. Founded in 2009 by third-generation lobsterman Luke Holden, the...

Erin likely to stay offshore but large swells expected along East Coast beaches

KLEW - Idaho ·

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Tropical Storm Erin has been developing in the far eastern Atlantic over the past several days. It is likely to become the first hurricane of the season as it continues to move west. While it's too soon to determine if...

Cops In Old Town, Maine Say Juveniles At Center Of Vandalism Taking Place At City Park

Z107.3 - Maine · August 13, 2025

Cops in Old Town are dealing with issues of vandalism, primarily at one spot in town, and they think they have a pretty good idea of who's responsible. In a statement issued earlier this week, police say that since the start of summer, they've...

Portland food scene lauded by Travel & Leisure

The Portland Press Herald - Maine · August 13, 2025

An new online feature from Travel & Leisure magazine calls Portland “one of the best food cities in the U.S.” and recommends 11 venues for its readers to try. “Portland is well established as one of the best food destinations in the United...

Large great white shark seen swimming near Maine beaches

United Press International (UPI) ·

Please see the attached drone footage taken on 8/11/25, at 10:00 am. It was spotted again this morning in the area off Pine Point Beach. No photo or video has been obtained today. For questions, please contact: MRO Daryen Granata [email protected]...

There’s still time for vacation at these New England destinations

Boston.com - Massachusetts · August 13, 2025

Scenic Six Plus: Local spots on "Good Morning America," Saint Anthony’s Feast, and the Big E. People pass through the packed streets at St. Anthony's Feast in the North End of Boston on August 28, 2022. (Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe) By...

Massive Great White Shark Spotted At Popular Vacation Spot In Maine

The Daily Caller · August 13, 2025

Hot damn! Now this is a shark! Authorities are warning people in Scarborough, Maine, about a massive great white shark that was seen several times recently around the coastline. Scarborough’s Marine Resource Officer originally got great white...

‘Magnificent': Fisherman describes encounter with great white shark off Maine coast

NBC Connecticut · August 13, 2025

The Maine fisherman who captured amazing drone video of a large great white shark swimming off the coast of Scarborough is speaking out about his encounter. Commercial clam fisherman David Lancaster was able to take drone footage of the shark...

Great white shark is seen near popular beaches in Maine, sparking a police warning

Arab Times · August 13, 2025

SCARBOROUGH, Maine, Aug 13, (AP): Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly...

Warning Issued After Great White Shark Seen Near Popular Maine Beaches

AOL ·

Reports of a large great white shark near some of Maine's most popular beaches have prompted police in one coastal town to issue a warning on Tuesday. Scarborough's marine resource officer got word of the roughly 10- to 12-foot shark on Monday,...