A Broadway star lost his island cottage so thousands of Mainers could have clean water November 13, 2017History1866, fire, maine, portland, portland water district, sebago lake, this week in portland history, water By Troy R. Bennett Malcolm Williams — who was married to the equally famous Florence Reed — was caught swimming in front of his place by a patrol boat.
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.