Drug Plea
(Bangor) – A 30-year old Brewer woman has admitted she is a drug dealer. The US Attorney’s office reports to Star 97.7 that Lynda Johnson faces up to life in prison and an 8-million dollar fine when she is sentenced in a few weeks. The Brewer Police department and US Drug Enforcement Agency caught Johnson with 28-grams of crack cocaine and heroin and found a gun when they searched her home. A previous drug conviction prohibited her from having a gun. Johnson entered a guilty plea yesterday in Federal Court.
Marriage Fraud
(Bangor) – A Hampden woman faces up to 5-years in prison and a quarter million dollar fine after pleading guilty to marriage fraud charges. The US Attorney’s office tells Star 97.7 that 28-year old Marena Mushero posted an on-line ad offering to marry a person who needed permanent residency in return for money. She married a Nepalese citizen last June and received cash payments so he could get a green card. After the marriage he continued to live out of state and transferred hundreds of dollars to Mushero.
Missing Man
(New Gloucester) – A 93-year old man from Southern Maine is missing and state police have put out a silver alert in order to find him. State Police spokesman Steve McCausland reports to Star 97.7 that William Mitchell who suffers from dementia is likely driving a 2017 Hyundai Accent with the Maine plate number of 7885 VN. He was wearing a blue flannel shirt and Navy ballcap. Anyone spotting the car is asked to call the state police in Bangor.
Bar Harbor Fire
(Bar Harbor) – A Bar Harbor home was rendered unlivable by a weekend fire. The Mt. Desert Islander reports the blaze broke out in a stovepipe at a home on Newton Street around noon-time Sunday. Fire officials had the blaze under control quickly and called off mutual aid help from other communities. They had to cut apart a wall get all the flames out. The home should be easily repaired.
Crime Spree Sentence
(Bangor) – Two men who stole cars and used them in a string of burglaries in Waldo and Penobscot Counties will have 3-years in prison to think things over. WABI-TV reports a judge sentenced 29-year old Cody Fairless and 31-year old Todd Whitman recently. The duo went on the crime spree in October of 2017, and police arrested them after comparing notes in more than 40-crimes.
Stabbing Arrest
(Milbridge) An unruly get-together in Milbridge ended with 3 people going to jail. State police responded to a stabbing complaint on Sunday. Trooper allege 48-year-old Larry Smith assaulted several people, threatened some with a baseball bat, and cut two people with a knife. All victims fled the scene and Smith refused to cooperate with police. The Maine State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team responded and Smith turned himself in. He is charged with Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Domestic Violence Terrorizing. Troopers also arrested 34-year-old Michael Blyther and 53-year-old Catherine Seavey on active warrants.
Dairy Queen
(Ellsworth) Construction is moving along swiftly at a new restaurant in Ellsworth, but there’s still not word on exactly when Dairy Queen will officially open. The building and site work is nearly complete on High Street next to McDonalds. The Bangor Daily News reports the owner of the Ellsworth location, Christopher Thorne, also operates Dairy Queens in Brewer and Waterville.
No Shave November $
(Ellsworth) The Ellsworth Police Department’s “No Shave November” campaign was quite a success. Chief Glenn Moshier tells Star 97-7 that employees and public donations raised last month will benefit the Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center and a local woman fighting cancer. The check presentation is this morning at 10 at the Beth Wright Center in Ellsworth.
Officers Promoted
(Ellsworth) The Ellsworth Police Department has promoted two officers to detective positions. But Chief Glenn Moshier tells Star 97-7 the officers are not yet fulfilling their responsibilities because of a staffing shortage. Moshier says officers Andrew Weatherbee and Christopher Smith replace two spots left vacant when detectives Dotty Small and Harold Page retired earlier this year.
Hospital Awards
(Blue Hill) Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital is celebrating its latest achievement of being named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. VP of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Kristin Cyr says performance across many areas of hospital care is considered to qualify for the award. Cyr notes only 17 rural hospitals in the country received this award by the Leapfrog Group.
(Ellsworth) The national hospital ranking company Leapfrog Group has again recognized Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth for outstanding patient services. VP of Nursing and Patient Care Services, Kristin Cyr says Maine Coast employees have worked hard to keep an A grade. Cyr says that makes Maine Coast Hospital one of the top 32% of hospitals in the country.
Legendary Guide Nominations
(Augusta) The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is accepting nominations for the Legendary Guide Award. Nominees must meet certain criteria, which includes but is not limited to having at least 20 years experience as a registered Maine guide, passing a criminal background check, educating youth about the importance of Maine’s ecosystem and more. Nominations must be submitted by January 10th, get details on the department’s website.
Holiday Safety
(Local) The American Red Cross is reminding folks to be safety minded when decorating for the holidays. Decorations like trees, lights, and candles increase the risk of home fires during the holidays. The Red Cross urges people to check holiday light cords to make sure they’re not frayed or broken and don’t string too many strands of lights together. When purchasing an artificial tree make sure it’s fire resistant and don’t display it near a fireplace or other heat sources. And don’t forget to turn off Christmas lights when leaving home or going to bed. For more safety tips on avoiding home fires visit: Red Cross dot Org.
Sports
- Boston Celtics 113 New Orleans Pelicans 100 (Marcus Morris 31 points for Boston)
- Monday Night Football: Seattle 21 Minnesota 7
- College: U-Maine 98 U-ME Machias 43
High School Basketball
Boys
Jonesport-Beals 77, Narraguagus 46
Girls
Bucksport 44, Sumner 40
Central 43, George Stevens 26
Deer Isle-Stonington 41, Searsport 39
Calais 61, Houlton 36
Mattanawcook 40, Piscataquis 21
Penobscot Valley 57, Stearns 52
Schenck 60, Lee Academy 14
