Boothbay Harbor area reopens after propane leak prompts evacuation

Boothbay Harbor near the Small Mall has reopened after an active propane leak prompted an evacuation Thursday evening, according to Lincoln County Management Agency

Officials had asked people to evacuate or avoid the area around the Boothbay Harbor Small Mall while crews worked to resolve the leak.

Boothbay Harbor police responded to the scene, and an emergency alert identified the mall at 71 Townsend Avenue.

The Wiscasset Community Center was opened for residents who needed a place to go during the incident.

Lincoln County EMA later announced the area had reopened and thanked the public for its cooperation.

The story will be updated as more information becomes available.