With the approach of Tropical Storm Sandy, which is expected to arrive Monday afternoon, Rockland is closing the Marie H. Reed Breakwater Park at the end of Samoset Road and the Rockland Breakwater, to foot traffic and vehicle traffic. The closure is immediate.

Wave action during and after a storm is highly unpredictable and creates dangerous situations. In 2009, a rogue wave caused by an offshore tropical storm swent people from the rocks at Acadia National Park into the ocean, resulting in the death of a 7-year-old girl, said the Rockland Police Department.

"Always be cautious when near the ocean and be aware of high surf, massive waves and rip tides," said Police Chief Bruce Boucher in a press release Monday.

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Schools: early dismissal

— Ashwood Waldorf School: 11 a.m.
— Camden Hills Regional High School: Early dismissal
— Five-Town CSD: 11 a.m.
— Camden-Rockport Middle School: 11 a.m.
— Camden-Rockport Elementary School: Noon.
— SAD 40 : High School, Middle School, 11:30 a.m.; elementary, 12:45 p.m.
— RSU 13: High School, 11 a.m.; elementary schools, noon
— Union 69: Noon
— RSU 40 - MSAD 40 Adult Education: No evening classes
— RSU 13 Adult Education: No evening classes

Canceled
— University College at Rockland: As of 4 p.m. classes canceled and offices closed
— American Legion Post 1 - Rockland: Tonight's bingo canceled
— Downeast School of Massage: No evening classes
— The mining presentation at the Marine Environment Research Institute in Blue Hill that was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 has been canceled.

Closed
Bay Chamber Concerts: All lessons canceled Monday
Warren Free Public Library: Closed