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These Maine beaches, coastal parks are still closed due to coronavirus, COVID-19

10 Maine beaches, coastal parks are still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will reopen June 1.
Credit: Brian Turbide
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MAINE, USA —

Some Maine restaurants and businesses are starting to open back up, but there are still 10 beaches that are closed to the public due to the coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Maine.gov, the following beaches are closed for all use, but will reopen on June 1:

  • Crescent Beach State Park
  • Ferry Beach State Park
  • Fort Baldwin
  • Fort Popham
  • Kettle Cove State Park
  • Mackworth Island
  • Popham Beach State Park
  • Reid State Park
  • Scarborough Beach State Park
  • Two Lights State Park

While other beaches and coastal parks are open, there are still some changes including the reduced parking, the recommended use of masks, and social distancing. Always check ahead of time before venturing out your location. 

Click here for all the information needed regarding Maine beached and coastal towns.  

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At NEWS CENTER Maine, we're focusing our news coverage on the facts and not the fear around the illness. To see our full coverage, visit our coronavirus section, here: /coronavirus

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