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Happy 'April Stools Day' from South Portland

"We want to keep our parks and beaches clean."
Credit: NCM

PORTLAND, Maine —

The annual April Stools Day and Community Cleanup event is not an April Fool's Day joke. 

The event took place at Willard Beach, Hinckley Park, and the Greenbelt/Mill Creek Park in South Portland to clear out unwanted trash and dog waste. 

The Saturday event was organized by the South Portland Dog Owners Group, the city of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, Maine Healthy Beaches, and Loyal Companion.

“It’s a very big concern for the dog owners and of the citizens of South Portland, and we want to keep our parks and beaches clean," Ellen Clancy, a member of the South Portland Dog Owners Group, said. "We want to encourage the proper behavior on the beach. There's also an element of dog waste that gets into the water if it’s left, so we want to avoid that at all costs.” 

For people who did clean up waste, a special reward was among the trash, a “golden turd.” If someone found the “golden turd” they would win a $25 gift card to Loyal Companion.  

Loyal Companion donated dog treats and some swag for anyone to take for free while at the parks. 

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