Several beaches under bacteria contamination warnings headed into Labor Day weekend

MAINE PUBLIC • September 1, 2023

Maine's healthy beaches program is reporting that seven locations have elevated fecal bacteria levels going into the Labor Day weekend. The state website shows that several beaches in the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport area have levels that could be unsafe for swimmers, as well as beaches in Camden, South Portland, York and Lincolnville. The beaches that have elevated bacteria levels are:
• Colony Beach in Kennebunkport
• Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport
• Goochs Beach in Kennebunk
• Mothers Beach in Kennebunk
• Laite Beach in Camden
• Willard Beach in Portland
• Cape Neddick Beach in York
For the latest updates check the
Maine Healthy Beaches website.