People cool off in Lewiston’s public swimming pool Tuesday afternoon.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
The fun before the storm: Auburn pond packed with swimmers Thursday ahead of thundershowers
People cool off at Lake Grove Park swimming hole Thursday before the rain set in.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lake Grove Park swimming reopens one day after closure
City staff said the swimming hole at the park tested above the threshold for E. coli on Wednesday, but passed Thursday’s test.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn closes swimming at Lake Grove Park
City officials said Wednesday that a weekly water test detecting E. coli has forced the city to close swimming at Lake Grove Park until further notice, though the rest of the park will remain open.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Poland near-drowning Saturday did not involve drugs, alcohol, police say
An unnamed 21-year-old male was rescued from a near-drowning at Range Pond State Park on Saturday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
Water-quality testing at Ocean Park in Old Orchard Beach and Mackerel Cove in Harpswell found bacteria levels several times higher than what the EPA considers safe.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Learning to swim
Mom teaches daughter to love swimming at the same place where she grew up swimming.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Photo Album: Staying cool on first hot day of the year
People in Poland and Auburn find different ways to have fun and cool off as temperatures break 90 degrees.