The city closed the beach Sunday after a malfunction at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant caused wastewater to be discharged into Casco Bay.

A power outage at the Portland Wastewater Treatment Plant and a backup generator that failed at the same time convinced city officials they should close the beach out of an abundance of caution.

PORTLAND, Maine — A lobsterman saved the life of a person who drove a reportedly stolen vehicle into the ocean Thursday at Portland's East End beach, according to police.

It happened around 12 p.m. just off the coast of East End beach in Portland, Maine. According to reports, police had received a call about an occupied vehicle entering the ocean.

Located within walking distance of the Old Port, East End beach is small, but the ocean breeze and bay views provide convenient respite from the city.

“Want to do it with me?” It wasn’t until some months later, sitting in a warm coffee shop after a frigid March dip at Portland’s East End Beach, that Sarah told me she was hoping I’d say no. We ...

After slow start, condo building on end of Portland's East End reaches finish line Photo / Peter Van Allen A 45-unit condo building, 218 Washington, as seen from North Street on Portland's East End.

Maine beaches are beautiful year-round, and ideal places for quiet walks in the offseason. Willard Beach Besides East End, the closest beach to downtown is Willard Beach in South Portland.