A paddleboarder was mysteriously murdered in a small Maine town — and authorities are urging calm as the killer remains unknown.

Maine State Police investigate suspected homicide after finding a dead paddleboarder, Sunshine Stewart, in Crawford Pond.

UNION (WGME) – It's now been a week since police say a paddleboarder was mysteriously killed in a small town in Maine, and while police are urging calm, the community is on edge. Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor was found dead on Crawford Pond after she had gone out paddleboarding last Wednesday night.

Maine State Police provided an update Wednesday as they continue to investigate after a missing paddleboarder was found murdered last week, asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior.

Last Thursday, 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart of Tenants Harbor was found dead in Union after Maine State Police say she went for an evening paddleboard ride.

The body of 48-year-old Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart of Tenants Harbor was found on July 3. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Maine State Police say they recognize the fear and discomfort felt by local residents about a week after the body of a 48-year-old paddleboarder was found in Crawford Pond in Union.