The Coast Guard wants to remind everyone that knowingly transmitting false distress calls is a federal crime, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000, plus the cost of the search.
The crash happened just before 2 p.m. at the Topsham Fairgrounds, while monster trucks were circling a dirt track during an event. Officials say one of the trucks hit a jump, clipped a utility wire, and dragged down several utility poles, one of the poles landing near the spectator section.
Funtown Splashdown in Saco, one of the state's largest seasonal employers, opens for the season on Saturday, and is nearly fully staffed this year, and ready for a big season.