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This Maine beach rivals ones in Hawaii and California for best beach in the US: See where

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12 months ago

March 20, 2025

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This Maine beach rivals ones in Hawaii and California for best beach in the US: See where

Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park as the 16th best beach in the United States.
Lonely Planet highlighted Sand Beach’s gorgeous views, plentiful walking trails, and chilly water.

A beach in Maine has cracked a list of best beaches in the country, joining the ranks of those in well-known beach destinations like California, Florida and Hawaii.

Travel company Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park as the 16^th best beach in the United States and the “best for walking trails” in a ranking released early March.

It was the only beach in New England to make it onto the list, which featured 23 beaches across the country.

Sand Beach in Acadia is one of country’s best beaches

Lonely Planet ranked Sand Beach in Acadia National Park the nation’s 16^th best beach.

What they said: “Sand Beach may be the best spot to dip your toes in the sand at Maine’s famed Acadia National Park. If you plan to visit during the popular summer season, expect some big crowds here. But even a visit during the colder months offers gorgeous coastal views at one of New England’s most beloved national parks.”

The entry warned that the water at Sand Beach stays cold all year-round, even in the summer. But luckily, swimming isn’t the only attraction at the beach. It also provides easy access to hiking and biking trails.

Sand Beach is also a year-round destination: visitors can spot vibrant leaf colors in the fall, while the winter offers “gorgeous coastal views.” The largest sandy beach in Acadia, Sand Beach is also a perfect spot for stargazing, according to the National Park Service.

Sand Beach is five miles from Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, which offers shops and restaurants.

What is the best beach in the US?

Lonely Planet ranked Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island in Georgia as the best beach in the country. Its striking feature is the twisted oak branches draping the golden sands, leftover from a maritime forest.

Here’s a full list of the 23 best beaches, according to Lonely Planet.

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Grayton Beach, Florida
South Beach, Florida
Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California
El Matador State Beach, Malibu, California
Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland
Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i, Hawaii
Oneloa Beach/Big Beach, Maui, Hawaii
Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
Playa Tortuga, Isla Culabrita, Puerto Rico
Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, California
Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine
Padre Island National Seashore, Texas
Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida
Edisto Beach State Park, South Carolina
Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida
Melbourne Beach, Florida
Hana Beaches, Hana, Maui
Oval Beach, Saugatuck, Michigan

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

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3 hours ago

March 11, 2026

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Lawmakers advance bill to provide death benefits after two DOT workers killed on the job

After a fatal car crash in Waterville killed two Maine Department of Transportation employees in January, state lawmakers are backing a bill to expand death benefits to the families of DOT workers killed on the job. The Labor Committee unanimously voted Tuesday to advance LD 669, which will make DOT employees eligible for the same […]

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

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1 day ago

March 10, 2026

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Maine man accused of lighting bed on fire after fight with girlfriend

WISCASSET, Maine (WMTW) – A Maine man has been arrested after police say he intentionally set a bed on fire after a dispute with his girlfriend, while they were still in it.

Police responded Monday, March 9, to a report of a fire that had been intentionally set inside a home on Beechnut Hill Road, according to the Wiscasset Police Department.

Investigators say the homeowner, Terry Couture, 41, set the bed on fire following an argument while both he and his girlfriend were in it. Authorities said the fire was extinguished and no serious injuries were reported.

Couture was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated criminal mischief, and domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

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2 days ago

March 9, 2026

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Celebrate Maine Maple Weekend at Williams Family Farm

CLIFTON, Maine (WABI) – Maine Maple Sunday is less than two weeks away, and the Williams Family Farm in Clifton is gearing up for one of the sweetest seasons yet.

A long stretch of frost and snow meant a late start this year, but the first boil of sap has finally run through the evaporator, and maple season is officially underway.

At Williams Family Farm, everything is done by hand:

Fresh maple syrup, bottled on-site
Maple sugar, carefully extracted in small batches
Baked candied pecans, cashews, and more

The Williams family has spent years working with whatever weather sends their way.

Long winters, surprise warmups, and everything in between—they’ve learned how to adapt so community members can enjoy their products.

As co-owner John Williams explains, the key is in the temperature.

“You need to have it warm during the day and still freezing at night, so typically that’s the middle of February,” said Williams. “We have a lot of trees, so we have to start tapping them before the conditions are ideal, so we start tapping way before it’s time for it to run just so we can get them all tapped. If you have ten trees in your backyard, you want to wait until roughly now, the middle of February to now, and when it’s actually running and put them in then because you can put all your taps in, in one day.”

They’re excited to welcome the community during Maine Maple Weekend on March 21 and 22.

They will be boiling up sap, hosting demonstrations, and providing free samples.

Locals can also join them for their third annual pancake breakfast where all proceeds are donated to Holbrook Recreation.

Follow the link to find out their hours for March and more.

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