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Bears are wandering out of the woods into Old Orchard Beach in search of either food or vacation.
Two black bears were spotted Sunday morning near Saco and Lucette avenues, according to the Old Orchard Beach Police Department.
The bears later retreated into the woods.
Both animals are believed to have come from the woods on the west side of Saco Avenue, the police said in an advisory.
Animal control is on the lookout for more bear sightings, and the Maine Warden Service was notified, in case the town later needs its assistance.
Police urged residents to secure their trash, take down bird feeders and clean their grills to minimize the attractions for the bears. Additionally, police asked residents to keep their pets on leashes when outside and to not leave pet food unattended outside.