SOUTH PORTLAND (AP) — Some southern Maine commuters might see a lot of activity involving emergency vehicles for the next couple of days.
Today and Saturday, a hazardous materials drill will be conducted at Monson Chemical Co. on Runway Road in South Portland.
Officials say the drill will run from 8 a.m. until about 2 p.m. each day.
A lot of equipment and personnel will be on the scene each day. Many mutual aid companies from other towns will be there as well as part of the drill.
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