Portland dismisses students early due to 'significant' sewage backup

Portland schools closed Wednesday after sewage backup

Portland Middle and High schools will be closed on Wednesday after a sewage backup caused issues on Tuesday. The school district said a significant sewage backup occurred on the first floor of the high school, and the odor affected the entire complex. Officials said that due to the unsanitary conditions, Portland High School was dismissed early, the Board of Education meeting and all after-school activities were canceled on Tuesday. “Our facilit…

Portland, Conn. schools closed Wednesday after sewage backup at high school

Portland Middle and High schools will be closed on Wednesday after a sewage backup caused issues on Tuesday. The school district said a significant sewage...

Portland dismisses students early due to 'significant' sewage backup

PORTLAND, Conn. (WTNH) -- Students at Portland High School and Portland Middle School have been dismissed for the day due to a "significant" sewage backup that is affecting both schools. According to a post on Portland Public Schools' Facebook page, a "significant" sewage backup took place on the first floor of the high school on Tuesday. Police recover lawn mower stolen from Hartford public works All students between 7th grade and 12th gr…