This family has had access to Popham Beach since the 1940s. Now their neighbors are suing them.

The Tappen family says they bought the rights to 3.5 acres of sandy beachfront on Popham Beach. The Hill family disagrees, saying it's always been described as 'common land' in subdivision plans.

Troubling history of Malaga Island takes on added significance a century later

Maine State Archivist Kate McBrien will present a history of Malaga Island this week and the events that led the state to forcibly remove residents from their island home in 1912.

Scout leaders attend outdoor training in Belgrade

New mobility pathway makes Popham Beach more accessible for all

As part of Gov. Janet Mill's new job plan, she has dedicated $50 million to improve infrastructure at state parks across Maine, making them more accessible for visitors.

State parks on pace for another record year

COVID-19 restrictions are largely a thing of the past, but the influx of visitors to Maine State Parks that started as a response to pandemic isolation hasn't slowed.

Fire chief: Hard economic times have caused ‘critically low volunteer numbers’

Over half of the 15 fire departments in Sagadahoc County are operated by both volunteer firefighters and EMTs.

Phippsburg student completes oil technician training class

Great white shark sighting confirmed at Popham Beach State Park

Swimmers were ordered to leave the ocean after a paddle boarder spotted the shark Wednesday evening, but the beach resumed normal operations Thursday.

Phippsburg man dies in Tuesday boating incident

Marine Patrol identified the victim as Vincent Wells, 37, of Phippsburg

Phippsburg volunteers come out to build school pavilion

A team of volunteers spent the weekend building a pavilion outside Phippsburg Elementary School where students will be able to enjoy shade and fresh air.