Open House in Maine Prompts Bomb Squad Response

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.