Two people rescued after blaze in Corinth
Two people were rescued from their burning home in Corinth.
Crews were called to White Schoolhouse Road early Sunday morning for reports of a house fire with at least one person trapped inside.
WABI news reports when they arrived, firefighters found two people on the front porch of the home.
They were both taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.
Corinth Fire posted on Facebook that because both residents of the home had to be transported by ambulance, very few firefighters were left to actually battle the deep-seated fire in the attic space.
It’s believed the fire started in the ceiling area of the home, around a wood stove chimney.
In addition to the two residents, three dogs, two cats, three small birds and some goldfish were all rescued from the burning home.
Exeter man charged in Corinth murder violates conditions of release
An Exeter man charged in connection with the murder of a Corinth man appeared before a Penobscot County judge Monday morning.
According to the Attorney General’s office, Holden Melvin violated his conditions of release after being ordered under house arrest and to not use or possess alcohol, marijuana or any illegal drugs.
WABI news reports Melvin, along with five other people, is charged in connection with the death of 27-year-old Dylan Caruso of Corinth whose body was found in the woods of Exeter in October of 2024.
The state alleges that on Dec. 4, Melvin left the home in Milo he was ordered to reside in.
Court documents say he left by foot.
On Dec. 5, the state alleges Melvin violated conditions by refusing to submit to a random urine test.
Melvin admitted to the violations in court and he’s being held without bail. This is after his bail was reduced from $100,000 to $1,000 in June of last year.
Hannaford recalls specific types of ground beef
Hannaford is recalling certain ground beef sold at its store at 22 Goding Avenue in Lincoln on Friday, January 2 between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. with a sell-by date of January 5, 2026 because the items may contain what the company describes as foreign material.
WABI news reports the company did not specify what the foreign material may be but said customers should not eat the product.
The product or its packaging can be returned to the store for a full refund.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/01/03/hannaford-recalls-certain-ground-beef-sold-lincoln/
Traffic alert for Jan. 6
A traffic alert for those in Penobscot and Hancock counties.
WABI reports on Tuesday starting at 8 p.m. a vehicle carrying an oversized load will be traveling from Coldbrook Road in Hermon to Sugar Hill Road in Eastbrook.
The 49 mile trek is expected to take between 4 to 5 hours with the load traveling between 25 to 30 mph.
The transport vehicle from the bay crane will be 141 feet in length and 10 feet in width, weighing 415,000lbs.
Increased traffic is anticipated along the route which will take place on highways as well as secondary roadways.
The entire transport route is as follows:
- Start: 601 Coldbrook Road, Hermon, ME 04401
- Turn left onto Coldbrook Road
- Turn left onto Odlin Road
- Turn right onto Perry Road
- Turn left onto US-202 E
- Take the I-395 E/US-202 E ramp to Bangor/Brewer
- Merge onto I-395 E
- Exit onto US-1A E/Wilson Street and continue to follow US-1A E
- Turn left onto ME-179 N/North Street and continue to follow ME-179 N
- Turn right onto ME-200 S
- Turn left onto Molasses Pond Road/Sugar Hill Road
- End: 897 Sugar Hill Road, Franklin (Eastbrook), ME 04634
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/01/05/oversized-load-be-hauled-hermon-eastbrook/
Give blood with Red Cross to help prevent a shortage
The American Red Cross is staggering upon a blood shortage this winter and they need your help to avoid a disruption in lifesaving care.
They’re in need of blood and platelets.
As a thank you to the donors, those who give blood from now until Jan. 25 will automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting Super Bowl giveaway.
Follow the link below to find a location near you.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/super_bowl.html
Northeast Harbor Library to host Jazz concert
Jazz lovers, you won’t want to miss this!
The Northeast Harbor Library announced on Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. the public is invited to a free performance of jazz, blues and groovy takes on popular jams.
Sunday Sessions is the group of musicians that’ll bring the entertainment!
Registration for the event is recommended.
https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15897986
Beer Fest Bar Crawl in Bar Harbor
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is looking to bring back BeerFest with a new format on Jan. 31.
In the past the event has been held at one location where vendors would gather, however leaders at the chamber are exploring a bar crawl format where participants will host a stop!
Attendees will get a bingo card and program listing all of the participating locations and move from stop to stop while enjoying what’s on tap.
To register follow the link below.
https://barharborme.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/50089
