Summer stays at Old Orchard Beach are a cherished annual tradition for many neighbors to the north—until now.

This new system is designed to give beachgoers real-time updates on everything from rip currents and dangerous surf to lost ...

O LD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Consider the recent solstice “Summer’s Opening Day.” Just before 5 a.m., Friday, dozens of tourists had gathered near the famous pier to see the sun kiss the ocean.