Maine's beach towns see slow start to summer, but hope for sunny skies ahead

MAINE PUBLIC • July 31, 2023

Last month's heavy rainfall has affected some of Maine's largest industries including farming and tourism. In the tourist haven of Old Orchard Beach, businesses reported seeing a noticeably slower June. But business owners and beach goers are hopeful for sunny skies in August. Every summer, nearly five million tourists pack the sandy beaches of Old Orchard Beach.