Funeral for Searsmont assistant fire chief who died held in Belfast<\/b><\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Maine first responders, friends and family gathered at Belfast Area High School to celebrate the life of Wayne Woodbury.<\/span><\/p>\n The 76-year-old assistant fire chief of Searsmont died from his injuries obtained in the Robbins Lumber Fire.<\/span><\/p>\n Woodbury was remembered as a dedicated first responder with service dating back in his family for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who worked with him also shared his love for the community, cooking and spending quality time with the ones he loved.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/23\/flags-fly-half-staff-wednesday-fallen-searsmont-assistant-fire-chief\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Virginia man charged with assault and kidnapping<\/b><\/p>\n A man from Virginia is being charged with assault and kidnapping in Franklin.<\/span><\/p>\n 23-year-old Aaron Camarillo-Rivera is being held on $50,000 cash bail.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Ellsworth American, he allegedly beat and kidnapped a woman he was vacationing with.<\/span><\/p>\n Camarillo-Rivera was also hospitalized while being treated for stab wounds to his bicep, shoulder and above the eye according to the publication.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/virginia-vacationer-charged-with-aggravated-assault-and-kidnapping\/article_6116fcdb-533d-415d-a81f-178b0f541046.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Penobscot County resident tested positive for Powassan virus<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine CDC reports a person in Penobscot County tested positive for the Powassan virus.<\/span><\/p>\n It is the first confirmed case in the state for 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports the person acquired the infection in Maine according to the Maine CDC.<\/span><\/p>\n Powassan virus is a rare but severe tick-borne illness that attacks the central nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n It is spread primarily by deer and woodchuck ticks.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/06\/24\/penobscot-county-resident-tested-positive-powassan-virus\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Surry Road reminder for drivers<\/b><\/p>\n A reminder this morning for those driving down Surry Road.<\/span><\/p>\n City of Ellsworth officials say you may want to give yourself extra time.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the City of Ellsworth Highway Department will be performing culvert work on Surry Road in the area of K&B Auto.<\/span><\/p>\n