The group of fishermen and dealers are given probation and fines for a 3-year scheme involving false landing reports for the fish commonly used as lobster bait.
Katie Langley
Staff Writer
Katie covers Brunswick and Topsham for the Times Record. She was previously the weekend reporter at the Portland Press Herald and is originally from the Hudson Valley region of upstate New York. Before joining the Press Herald, she attended Quinnipiac University, where she studied journalism and political science and worked as the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Quinnipiac Chronicle. She also worked on the digital team at NBC Connecticut based in West Hartford. When she isn't reporting, you can find her exploring Portland's coffee shops and bookstores.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Topsham drama teacher faces new child sexual assault charges
Henry Eichman, who is serving a 10-year state prison sentence on a 2018 child sex-assault conviction, has been indicted on 4 federal charges for alleged abuse from 2014-16.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
One killed, two injured in head-on crash in Gray
The driver of one vehicle has been charged with manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Posted inMaine, News
Bath celebrates 50 years of Heritage Days with annual Firemen’s Muster, festival
The community celebrated Independence Day weekend Saturday with the Firemen’s Muster, an event showcasing vintage fire engines, as a part of Bath Heritage Days.
Posted inMaine, News
Three children rescued from rip currents Friday at Old Orchard Beach
No one was hurt, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values
Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders
A blessing for good catches and smooth sailing has been extended to all boaters – occupational and recreational.
Posted inMaine
Unum settles with Labor Department for wrongly denying life insurance benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor reached a settlement with the Portland-based insurance company Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak to install automatic braking system on Downeaster
Amtrak and CSX will be installing a ‘positive train control’ system on the Downeaster tracks, intended to automatically control train speeds and movements.
Posted inMaine
Whale found dead off Harpswell was a humpback
This is the second humpback whale found dead in Maine waters this month.
Posted inMaine, News
Two years after Roe v. Wade overturned, abortion rights advocates rally in Portland
Roughly 100 people joined Gov. Janet Mills and other Democratic party leaders at the protest to urge voters to protect access to abortion at the polls this fall.