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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.
Residents in South Portland, particularly those living on Willard Beach, are bracing for more coastal flooding as another storm approaches. With homes, yards, and roads already flooded, residents are taking measures to protect their properties, including reinforcing banks with boulders. Concerns about potential long-term damage have prompted calls for the city to consider options such as building a seawall along the beach. The city plans to assess the damage and discuss potential solutions once the extent of dune erosion has been evaluated, as previous efforts to repair the dunes were largely washed away in the recent storm.
A second man, John Nguyen, has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion in South Portland, Maine. Nguyen and another man, Tyrone Brown, allegedly entered a home on Sawyer Street and demanded money. Shots were fired inside the home, but no injuries were reported. Nguyen is facing charges of robbery, burglary, reckless conduct with a firearm, and theft.
A man in South Portland was arrested after allegedly firing shots and attempting to flee police. The suspect was located and apprehended after fleeing on foot and spitting in the face of a police officer during the arrest. He is now facing charges of reckless conduct and refusing to submit to arrest.
An officer in South Portland shot and killed a suspect, Christapher Dodge, following an armed confrontation during a domestic violence incident. The officer, Anthony Verville, has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted by the Attorney General's Office and the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit.
Sea Dog Brewing Co. is closing its location on Broadway in South Portland, Maine. The brewery and restaurant has been a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, but the company has not given a reason for the closure.
South Portland has passed new ordinances aimed at protecting renters, including requiring landlords to provide a written lease and limiting security deposits. The city also approved plans to build two homeless shelters, one for families and one for individuals, in an effort to address the growing homelessness crisis in the area.