News

Stranded Seal Spotted at Long Sands Beach

Stranded Seal Spotted at Long Sands Beach

Photo: clipart.com


Beachgoers at Long Sands Beach in York saw an unusual sea mammal Friday.

Stranded on the beach was a seal. Lifeguards and York Police officers protected the seal, which was later transported to a triage center for better care.

The Marine Mammals of Maine organization said the seal had been suffering respiratory infections.

The organization said the seal was the 234th stranded marine mammal in Maine this year.

Latest Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Golden to Face a Democratic Primary Challenge

Golden is a moderate Democrat who represents Maine's 2nd Congressional District.

8 hours ago in Local

Trump Admin Drops Block of Crime Victim Funds for Maine

Maine joined a 20-state lawsuit last week to oppose what it called " illegal conditions" attached to the funding.

9 hours ago in Local

New Maine Winter Heating Guide Released

The guide offers tips for efficient heating, as well as contact info for state heating assistance programs.

11 hours ago in Local

Electrical issue to blame for house fire in Boothbay Harbor

An electrical issue is the likely cause of a fire that destroyed a house in Boothbay Harbor over the weekend.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine is investigating a claim that bundles of ballots ended up in a resident’s Amazon order

Authorities in Maine are investigating an allegation that dozens of unmarked ballots that were to be used in this November's election arrived inside a woman's Amazon order.