Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Some of the happiest memories of my childhood are at Higgins Beach. I grew up vacationing there. Higgins Beach was where our big family gatherings were. I also had friends that vacationed the same weeks such as the Townsend's, the Snyder's and the Pettapiece's.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Buying a home in Scarborough was my husband Alec's and mine way of always being close to Higgins Beach. Now we have access to the beach and ocean 365 days a year. Higgins Beach means that we are 5 minutes away from surfing and absolute relaxation. It means friendly people and their dogs. Higgins Beach means my dog, husband and family are happy. t now find it comforting to know that no matter the type of day I have had at home or work when I walk onto Higgins Beach, or any of the other three beaches in Scarborough, my stress and pressures lessen. And I also know that if I walk far enough on the beach clarity is possible for whatever I was pondering. I grew up in Michigan and every March we would pack in the car and head to Florida because my mom and I "needed it bad" (an old Florida commercial). Now I can honestly say there is no more need for vacations to Florida!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
It's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the great beach & ocean. We found that it was a safe clean beach for children no matter how small. Our neighbors are great and friendly. Can't beat this healthy clear air we can breathe here at Higgins.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Bruce: One word sums up what Higgins Beach means to me: WOMAN! It's where I met my wife!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
I first was introduced to Higgins Beach in summer of 1984 when I was 10 years old. My step-mother (Patricia Duggan) used to come here as a child and fortunately she shared this gem with us. We rented a cottage for many summers following. My vacation time at the beach was a time to meet new friends, spend hours (and hours) in the water and falling asleep to the sounds and smells or the ocean. I have come to believe that this is what heaven must be like!

When I met my husband in 2004, I immediately thought of Higgins Beach as a romantic, coastal location for a getaway: He was hooked! Higgins Beach was our first and only choice for our wedding and we were able to secure 30 guests, mostly from Montreal, to drive down for our July 14th wedding in 2007. For Martin and I, Higgins Beach means lovely memories past and those to come as we are expecting our first child in August 2008. We cannot wait to introduce our little one to this magical place!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Higgins Beach means a week of peace and tranquility,family gathering,grilling and especially the striper fishing. We discovered Higgins Beach through my sister and brother-in-law (Kathy and Mike) in 2005 when we were planning our wedding. We got married on Higgins Beach in August of 2005. Since then we have vacationed here for the past three years and we hope to for many more. It is so beautiful here and we love that it is so comforting and everyone is so friendly.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
I grew up in South Portland, so I was always aware of Higgins Beach. In 1968, my friends and I were old enough to meet up and start riding our bikes out to the beach. That's when it became a special place for me. A walk on the beach has always brought me instant relaxation, a sense of renewal and a fresh look at things. Since 1968 the beach has meant a gathering place for friends. Since our move to the beach in 1985, it has also become a gathering place for family and neighbors. The family that boogie boards together stays together!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Higgins Beach means family and comfort to me. I have been coming up to Higgins Beach since I was 6 months old. My grandmother lives at the beach year round and it's a great place to get together and see my immediate and extended family. It means comfort to me because it is so familiar and known, no other beach compares.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Whether it be Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, Higgins Beach is the most beautiful, relaxing, friendly and spiritual beach we have ever been to!! We have been enjoying Higgins Beach for around 15 years. Neverending!!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
There is something so majestic about Higgins Beach, ME. I have been going there since I was 15 and I am 26 now. It brings me peace, joy and serenity. Higgins Beach has a lot of meaning to my family as well as myself. My parents renewed their vows on the beach with Rodney from The Breakers on June 6. It was their 30th wedding anniversary. It is my favorite place in the world. Nothing else in the world can make me forget my troubles and feel so at peace like Higgins Beach can.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Higgins Beach is our Brigadoon. For two weeks every summer we step into another time and place and create the memories that carry us through the long winter. This summer Nana Vollmar celebrated her 85th birthday at the beach with all of her family, and shown here, her five great grandsons.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
To me, Higgins Beach means fun, relaxation, friends, family, summertime, grilling, barefeet, beach chairs, beach bocce and frisbee. Every time I come to the end of Ocean Avenue, I feel a rush of peace and serenity. It never gets old and I never take it for granted.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Spending time with my family at Nana's beach house! There is always something fun to do and to look forward to doing on Higgins Beach, like swimming and boogie boarding.

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Beauty. Peace. Serenity. A home for my children, family, and all the people I love. A dream once thought impossible that came true.

To kick off the release of this website we proudly present our first Higgins Beacher: Muriel Townsend!

Q: What does Higgins Beach mean to you?
Peace! Friends! Family! A dream come true!

From my first visit to Higgins Beach, I dreamed of living here year round. In 1983 I bought my home and my dream came true. Now, I feel very fortunate and lucky to live in such a beautiful place!