Castine, Maine Unexploded cannonballs from the War of 1812 were safely removed from the Castine Historical Society in Maine. Kate McMahon, the society's executive director, said that she believes someone donated the cannonballs decades ago and that the UXO sat in storage until recent concerns arose about their explosive threat.

According to McMahon, the news that Fort McHenry in Baltimore was evacuated recently after unexploded cannonballs were found during utility work, prompted museum staff to examine the cannonballs. The examination revealed that three were likely black powder cannonballs.

The Maine State Police bomb squad responded to remove the three large cannonballs, along with 16 smaller cannonballs which appeared inert. McMahon said that the smaller munitions were "unlikely to contain explosive powder," but the museum "wanted to ensure both the safety of our collections and facility, as well as the general public."

The bomb squad wasn't done there, they also removed two dozen cannonballs from the Wilson Museum in Castine on that same day. All the ordnance was slated for controlled detonation.

Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico

In a press release Isleta Pueblo Tribal Council Governor Eugene Jiron said, "We truly appreciate the Air Force coming out here. Seeing everyone working together shows we have a strong partnership with Kirtland. This cleanup matters to our community, we have families who graze cattle here and we allow hunting in these areas. Clearing old munitions helps keep them safe."

The Pueblo and Kirtland AFB have committed to work together to address buried ordnance in other areas in future joint efforts.

Orlando, Florida The Orlando Fire Department and its Arson Bomb Team responded to a potential explosive device on Friday afternoon. Once on the scene, firefighters determined that the device was an inert grenade and posed no risk. Although not live, the grenade was turned over to the Patrick Space Force Base EOD team for proper disposal.

Harpswell, Maine The bomb squad and EOD were called in after an unexploded WWII-era artillery shell was found at a home in Harpswell. According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, the munition was discovered during an open house.

The Maine State Police Bomb Squad and Maine Air National Guard's 101st EOD team, responded to identify the device as a British artillery round. It was transported to a safe area where a controlled counter charge revealed it was inert.

Maine State Police reminded citizens who come across any suspicious device to never touch, move, or attempt to examine the item. Instead, immediately contact local law enforcement.