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New England fishermen sentenced in complex herring fraud case
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Several commercial fishermen in New England have been sentenced in a fraud scheme that centered on a critically important species of bait fish and that prosecutors described as complex and wide-ranging. The fishermen were sentenced for “knowingly subverting commercial fishing reporting requirements” in a scheme involving Atlantic herring, prosecutors said in a statement. The defendants included owners, captains and crew members of the Western Sea, a ship that operates out of Maine. Western Sea owner Glenn Robbins pleaded guilty in March to submitting false information to the federal government regarding the catch and sale of Atlantic herring and a failure to pay taxes, prosecutors said. Members of the ship’s crew conspired to submit false trip reports to the federal government from 2016 to 2019, court records state. The charges are misdemeanors. Robbins was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and a $25,000 fine, and Western Sea was fined $175,000. The false reports threatened to jeopardize a fish species that is vitally important as commercial lobster bait, said federal prosecutor Darcie McElwee.
Arrest made in connection with ongoing Maine death investigation
Police say an arrest has been made in connection with an ongoing death investigation in Maine. Maine State Police said their Major Crimes Unit is investigating a death reported in Cushing on Friday. They said evidence response technicians were at an address on River Road on Friday and Saturday conducting interviews and processing the scene.
Flooding closes new parking garage in Westbrook
WESTBROOK (WGME) -- The city of Westbrook says its free downtown parking garage, which opened a month ago, could be closed for several weeks after it was damaged by flooding over the weekend. The damage happened in the electric room. The city says the garage will be closed until the...
Westbrook residents to vote on revised school budget after rejection
WESTBROOK (WGME) – Voters in Westbrook will decide on Tuesday whether to green light the latest school budget proposal. It comes after the school committee approved a new $51 million plan, shaving $700,000 off the initial proposal rejected by voters last month. The latest plan, which includes cutting multiple...
2 women injured in Auburn crash; charges expected
AUBURN (WGME) -- Police say two Maine women were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Auburn on Tuesday. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Washington Street. Police say a Ford Escape driven by a 77-year-old Lewiston woman was trying to cross Washington Street when she entered the path of a Hyundai Elantra driven by a 25-year-old Lewiston woman. The two vehicles then collided.
Young kids involved in rollover crash
DURHAM, Maine — Seven people, six of which were young kids, were taken to Maine Medical Center following a rollover crash in Durham. Officials confirmed to Maine's Total Coverage that the injuries were not significant. Officials say this happened Monday afternoon on Royalsborough Road. Because of the number of...
Get to Know McEvoy Lodge
Here at the Y, we love celebrating our members, our children, and the spirit of reciprocity that supports all our initiatives. There are countless volunteers who lend their time and brilliance to the Y. Donors, too. We are often so busy celebrating the seemingly limitless capacity of our Y community that some of our foundational features can be overlooked. Like buildings. Structures that house artists, provide shelter, and make room for kids to be kids. One steadfast building that keeps showing up for children and community is McEvoy Lodge.
Brett Meservey scores first MRS victory at Wiscasset Speedway
After battling the weather for nearly a month, Wiscasset Speedway was finally able to get in a full program on Saturday night as they hosted all Group 1 divisions plus the visiting Milton CAT Modified Racing Series. It was also the first Fan Appreciation night of the season and drivers participated in an on-track autograph session prior to the start of the racing action.
Aroostook House of Comfort announces 2nd annual Walk for Hospice
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Hospice Foundation, owner of the Aroostook House of Comfort, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Walk for Hospice will take place on Saturday, September 14 at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. All proceeds will benefit the Aroostook House of Comfort.
Follow Up Friday: President Tim Crowley discusses retirement from NMCC
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Tim Crowley, who has been the president of the Northern Maine Community College since 2002, is retiring on August 1, 2024. After nearly forty years with the college, Crowley says he is most proud of the impact the school has had on the community. “We’ve...
Fair, Festival, 250th anniversary: Union packed with celebrations in July
UNION, Maine — Crowds slowly grew at the Union fairground on a hot, hazy Wednesday in July. The quiet cluck of show chickens and moo of cattle gave way to sporadic thundering hoofs in a nearby open-air pavilion, as teams of towering horses all at once flexed their muscles and snatched the chains connecting their harness to a sled, piled high with stone blocks.
Orono Arts Fest reimagines annual tradition, draws hundreds of visitors
ORONO, Maine — Hundreds of people attended concerts, kids' activities, and more at the Orono Arts Fest this weekend. The festival is a reimagining of Orono's annual Artsapalooza, which was held for the past 13 years. After a whole weekend of arts and performances, the festival concluded Sunday with...
Final preparation for 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival underway
YARMOUTH (WGME) - Friday kicks off the 57th annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. The event draws in more than 100-thousand people every year. The parade kicks off on Friday night where our Chief Meteorologist Charlie Lopresti will be there live. There will also be a performance from American Idol's Julia Gagnon...
Newport American Legion holds second annual family fun day
NEWPORT -- Community members gathered in Newport this afternoon for the local American Legion's second annual family fun day. This free community event included water games, face painting and more. According to members of the Barrows Skidgel American Legion Post 105, their goal is to be less military centric and...
A Fairy Festival in the Park
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Riverside Park was the place to be on Saturday for families, Kids, and Fairies. It was all because of the annual Fairy Festival. Kids got to dress up in costumes and create some fairy-themed crafts and it was all free of charge and open to the public. News Source 8 Reporter Megan Waceken has the story.
Augusta Civic Center holds city’s largest indoor flea market
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Augusta’s largest flea market took place this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center. The market featured a plethora of activities including food trucks, concert ticket giveaways, a cash bar, and of course vendors tables. The market sold out of vendor spots racking up 110 vendors...
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