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Harvesters finding dead clams; widespread algal bloom is likely the cause
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (367+ words) A widespread algal bloom in Casco Bay is likely the cause of some serious shellfish problems in the towns of Harpswell and Brunswick. Harpswell Harbormaster Darcie Couture said she has received reports of dead and dying clams and worms from…...
What a catch! Large shark reeled in at Higgins Beach in Scarborough
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (127+ words) There has been a lot of shark activity along the Maine coast this summer, and Labor Day weekend was no different. Higgins Beach is also near where a lifeguard was dragged under water by a shark at Scarborough Beach State…...