Bears are showing up in a Maine beach town

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 15, 2026

Bears are wandering out of the woods into Old Orchard Beach in search of either food or vacation. Two black bears were spotted Sunday morning near Saco and Lucette avenues, according to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department. The bears later retreated into the woods. Police urged residents to secure their trash, take down bird feeders and clean their grills to minimize the attractions for the bears. Additionally, police asked residents to keep their pets on leashes when outside.