Elevated bacteria levels close swimming areas in Raymond, Scarborough and Rockland

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • June 25, 2026

More than 10 swimming areas in Maine are closed due to elevated bacteria levels, including nine beaches and Tassel Top Park on Jordan Bay in Sebago Lake in Raymond and Chickawaukie Lake in Rockland. Elevated bacteria advisories have been issued for nine beaches (Broad Cove Reserve in Cumberland, City Park and Heritage Park in Belfast, East End Beach in Portland, Ferry Beach in Scarborough, Laite Beach in Camden, Lincolnville Beach in Lincolnville, Mackerel Cove in Harpswell and Riverside in Ogunquit) due to bacteria levels being above the EPA recommended threshold of 104 parts per billion. Those nine beaches are still open, but people are cautioned to swim at their own risk.