Sharks and Short Staff at Maine Beaches | Portland Maine News

Shark sightings are skyrocketing at Maine beaches this summer—Higgins Beach and Wells among the hotspots—with some areas shutting down temporarily. But here’s the twist: those same beaches are also grappling with a critical lifeguard shortage. Kennebunkport has no lifeguards on duty right now, while Wells canceled staffing after August 30th due to recruitment woes. Kennebunk’s lifeguard season ended last weekend, leaving beaches undermanned. With sharks in the water and fewer watchful eyes, public safety is hanging by a thread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8687b9e6ea8276dd