Just before 5 a.m., Friday, dozens of tourists had gathered near the famous pier to see the sun kiss the ocean. It’s a popular draw in this old seaside resort. But this year, things feel different. In ...

George Poitras says he felt nostalgic for Old Orchard Beach the first time he visited as a teen. “I’d like to show this to other people,” he recalls thinking of the Maine town and its smooth, sandy ...