When a woman making coffee saved a family from drowning August 7, 2017Historydisaster, grand trunk, maine, munjoy hill, portland, portland water company, portland water district, this week in portland history By Troy R. Bennett When the 20 million gallon Munjoy Hill reservoir burst, the ensuing torrent destroyed two houses and killed four people.
A storm tore the bow off this ship. The captain still managed to steer it to safety. March 6, 2017Historycoast of fear, disaster, maritime, ocean, ship, storm maine, this week in portland history By Troy R. Bennett A massive wave lifted the ship clean out of the water. The forward third broke off and sank to the bottom.