Record High Tide in Maine Washes Away 3 Historic Fishing Shacks

Published on January 15, 2024

MEREDITH, N.H.—A record high tide in Maine washed away three historic fishing shacks that had stood since the 1800s and formed the backdrop of countless photographs. Michelle Erskine said she was visiting fisherman’s point at Willard Beach in South Portland on Saturday when she captured video footage of the last two wooden shacks sliding into the ocean. “Oh no. They’re both going. Oh no!” she can be heard saying on the video. Erskine, who has lived in South Portland all her life, said her son had his senior photos taken at the shacks and wedding parties often visited them....

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