Kennebunk Fire and Rescue clean up oil spill after boat turnover

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • July 14, 2026

Kennebunk Fire and Rescue urged people to avoid swimming in the area of Strawberry Island after a small boat crashed Tuesday morning and spilled oil. The fire department said that it was working with Maine Department of Environmental Protection to clean up the spill from a 60 gallon fuel tank. It urged people to stay out of the water for “at least the next two tide cycles.” After an investigation, Kennebunk Fire and Rescue discovered the boat was tied to a sinking incident late Monday.