News

Commercial wrecker falls into ocean while trying to make delivery


HARPSWELL, Maine (WGAN) Police in Cumberland County say a commercial wrecker went into the ocean on Wednesday.

Police say they responded to the incident on Hills Way off Harpswell Islands Road in Harpswell around 9:45 Wednesday morning. The wrecker was in the process of delivering a dock system to the waterfront property when the ground gave way, sending it into the water.

The wrecker was pulled out of the water and no one was injured.

There are no charges pending and officials say there was no discharge of fuel or other hazardous materials.

Latest Headlines

40 minutes ago in Local

Platner Says Nazi Symbol Tattoo Has Been Covered

Fresh

The first-time political candidate said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007

10 hours ago in Local

Minor Earthquake Hits Historic Maine Island

There have been about 170 recorded earthquakes in Maine since 1997.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Make Arrest in Child Sex Investigation

Police Car

Police are asking for public help to identify other people involved in the crime.

12 hours ago in Local

1 person, dog dead after house fire in Kennebec County

A fire at a home in Benton left one person and a dog dead.

12 hours ago in Local

“Do Not Eat” advisory issued for wild animals in Kennebec, Waldo counties over PFAS concerns

Wildlife officials are issuing a new Do Not Eat advisory for wildlife contaminated with PFAS in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo Counties.