{"id":985,"date":"2026-01-06T05:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/?p=985"},"modified":"2026-01-05T17:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T22:03:35","slug":"01-06-26-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/star977fm.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/01-06-26-news\/","title":{"rendered":"01-06-26 News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Two people rescued after blaze in Corinth<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two people were rescued from their burning home in Corinth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Crews were called to White Schoolhouse Road early Sunday morning for reports of a house fire with at least one person trapped inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports when they arrived, firefighters found two people on the front porch of the home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They were both taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s believed the fire started in the ceiling area of the home, around a wood stove chimney.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the two residents, three dogs, two cats, three small birds and some goldfish were all rescued from the burning home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Exeter man charged in Corinth murder violates conditions of release<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Exeter man charged in connection with the murder of a Corinth man appeared before a Penobscot County judge Monday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the Attorney General\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The state alleges that on Dec. 4, Melvin left the home in Milo he was ordered to reside in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Court documents say he left by foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Dec. 5, the state alleges Melvin violated conditions by refusing to submit to a random urine test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Melvin admitted to the violations in court and he\u2019s being held without bail. This is after his bail was reduced from $100,000 to $1,000 in June of last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/05\/exeter-man-charged-corinth-murder-violates-conditions-release\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/05\/exeter-man-charged-corinth-murder-violates-conditions-release\/?utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=organicclicks&amp;tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Hannaford recalls specific types of ground beef<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WABI news reports the company did not specify what the foreign material may be but said customers should not eat the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The product or its packaging can be returned to the store for a full refund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No injuries or illnesses have been reported.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/03\/hannaford-recalls-certain-ground-beef-sold-lincoln\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/03\/hannaford-recalls-certain-ground-beef-sold-lincoln\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Traffic alert for Jan. 6<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A traffic alert for those in Penobscot and Hancock counties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 49 mile trek is expected to take between 4 to 5 hours with the load traveling between 25 to 30 mph.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The transport vehicle from the bay crane will be 141 feet in length and 10 feet in width, weighing 415,000lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Increased traffic is anticipated along the route which will take place on highways as well as secondary roadways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The entire transport route is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start: 601 Coldbrook Road, Hermon, ME 04401<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left onto Coldbrook Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left onto Odlin Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn right onto Perry Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left onto US-202 E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take the I-395 E\/US-202 E ramp to Bangor\/Brewer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Merge onto I-395 E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exit onto US-1A E\/Wilson Street and continue to follow US-1A E<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left onto ME-179 N\/North Street and continue to follow ME-179 N<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn right onto ME-200 S<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Turn left onto Molasses Pond Road\/Sugar Hill Road<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">End: 897 Sugar Hill Road, Franklin (Eastbrook), ME 04634<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/05\/oversized-load-be-hauled-hermon-eastbrook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/01\/05\/oversized-load-be-hauled-hermon-eastbrook\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Give blood with Red Cross to help prevent a shortage<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The American Red Cross is staggering upon a blood shortage this winter and they need your help to avoid a disruption in lifesaving care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They\u2019re in need of blood and platelets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Follow the link below to find a location near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/local-homepage\/events\/super_bowl.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/www.redcrossblood.org\/local-homepage\/events\/super_bowl.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Northeast Harbor Library to host Jazz concert<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jazz lovers, you won\u2019t want to miss this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sunday Sessions is the group of musicians that\u2019ll bring the entertainment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration for the event is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nehlibrary.libcal.com\/event\/15897986\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/nehlibrary.libcal.com\/event\/15897986<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Beer Fest Bar Crawl in Bar Harbor<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is looking to bring back BeerFest with a new format on Jan. 31.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attendees will get a bingo card and program listing all of the participating locations and move from stop to stop while enjoying what\u2019s on tap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To register follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barharborme.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/50089\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/barharborme.chambermaster.com\/eventregistration\/register\/50089<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two people rescued after blaze in Corinth Two people were rescued from their burning home in Corinth. 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