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Historic fishing shacks in South Portland, Maine, which had stood for over 100 years and recently been restored, were swept into Casco Bay by powerful storm surges. The shacks, beloved as a local attraction and backdrop for art, were captured tumbling into the water in a widely shared video, leaving the community saddened by their loss.
An industrial truck carrying three people crashed through a guardrail on Tukey’s Bridge in Portland and landed in Casco Bay, prompting an investigation by Maine State Police. Despite the 45-foot drop, all three occupants escaped and were rescued by first responders and civilians, with minor injuries. The cause of the crash, including the potential impact of high winds and rain, is under scrutiny as crews work to remove the truck from the water, which is reportedly leaking fuel.
A lobsterman in Maine jumped from his boat into the water to help save a driver trapped in a sinking car in Casco Bay. The police and fire crews were able to force entry into the vehicle while it was underwater, and the lobsterman, Manny Kourinos, assisted in pulling out the driver. The driver, who was listed in stable condition, had been taken to a hospital. The vehicle was reported stolen earlier in the day.