Bomb Squad Safely Neutralizes Suspected Grenade in Limington

Maine State Police Police say an apparent grenade was discovered near a dumpster along Number 1 Road in Limington, Monday, March 16.

The Maine State Police Bomb Squad responded and X-rayed the item but were unable to determine the exact status of the energetic material inside.

Officials say the device closely resembles a military-style M67 hand grenade. They countercharged it on site and deemed it safe.

From the Maine State Police:

On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 5:30 PM the Augusta Regional Communications Center received a report from an individual near the Number 1 Road in Limington who stated they had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster along the roadway. Troopers from the Southern Field Troop responded and identified the object as a potentially hazardous device and requested the assistance of the Maine State Police Bomb Squad. Technicians responded to the scene and attempted to X-ray the item; however, they were unable to determine the exact status of the energetic material inside. Out of an abundance of caution, the item was countercharged on site and deemed safe. The device closely resembles a military-style M67 hand grenade, though it appeared to have been altered.