South Portland is a part of the National Flood Insurance Program, and in order for the city to remain a part of the program, they have to follow strict guidelines.
Crews say it took just under an hour to complete the rescue, and the five who were rescued were transported to a local hospital where they are receiving treatment.
At the University of Maine at Augusta Sen. Angus King led a field hearing for the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs and he heard from two panels on what the committee can do to improve care for aging veterans.