After an investigation by the FAA and Casco Bay Lines, it was determined that the 35-pound metal pipe that caused sigificant damage to a vehicle on Commercial Street broke off from a nearby tugboat.  The piece appears to be a part of the tie down according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department this afternoon.

On April 30, 2025, at 10:10 pm, Portland Police were dispatched to the Casco Bay Lines parking lot at 56 Commercial Street for a report of motor vehicle damage.  Officers discovered a pipe weighing approximately 35 pounds had struck a vehicle shattering the rear window and denting the frame.

Based on the damage and location, it appeared at the time the object may have fallen from an airplane.  The FAA was notified and worked with Casco Bay Lines to conclude its investigation today.