The Attack Of The Blob

A large, mysterious blob took over a major sewer line in the city of Lewiston, Maine recently, leaving public works crews stumped as to how to budge it. According to city officials, the stretch of 12-inch pipe backed up on January 13, and for over ten days, the city tried unsuccessfully to clear the line.

Deputy Public Services Director Kevin Gagne told reporters that the doughy, 90-foot mass was comprised of grease, flour and rags. After surrendering to the blob, Gagne said the city chose to replace the 170-foot line at a cost of between $40,000 and $60,000.