Searsmont, ME

UNION, Maine (WABI) - Four cows were killed after a barn on a Union farm collapsed, trapping more than 50 animals inside. Green Meadow Farm says the barn collapsed early Wednesday morning with cows and pigs inside. The Penobscot Bay Pilot reports that Union officials are saying snow and rain...

Update Jan. 26, 2:45 p.m. — According to an afternoon update that was provided to the Union Town Manager, Jay Feyler, four cows succumbed after a barn collapsed this morning on the North Union Road. Another cow was seriously injured. Along with the owners and the fire department, many...

Ahh, the weekend. Just out of three back-to-back storms and time for some calm. How refreshing. This weekend promises adult fun in all forms: whisky tastings, jumping into ice-cold bodies of water, dancing, and vibing to some sweaty music. Basement Club Vibes at Sophia. Friday, January 27 —Belfast. Sophia,...

BELFAST -- The Waldo County Community is helping a Maine musician get back on his feet. On December 20 of last year, Brice Sinclair and his wife Marylyn Wood-Sinclair lost their home in a house fire. The blaze destroyed $300,000 worth of pianos, music equipment, and vinyl records. Now, community...

(BDN) -- Searsport-area schools won’t be getting electric buses after the Regional School Unit 20 board of directors rejected an offer to join a rebate program. The program would have made the buses free or nearly free for the district. Anthony Bagley, chair of the board of directors, said...

Matthew Jaroncyk joined the ABC 7 and Fox 22 news team in May 2022. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University where he majored in Journalism. While at Quinnipiac, Matthew was part of the Q30 Television, the school's student-run television station, covering unique and important stories across the Greater Hamden area as an Assistant Producer. Matthew is from North Reading, Massachusetts, where he is a die-hard sports fan and loves creating memorable moments when possible. If you recognize him in public, don't be afraid to come up to him and say hello! He's excited to explore the area and connect with the public whenever possible. If you have a story idea, do not hesitate to reach out to Matthew at mjaroncyk@wvii.com or on Twitter @matthewjaroncyk .

A Maine man is facing prison time for his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Joshua Colgan of Jefferson pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of parading, demonstrating, and picketing in a Capitol building. Court documents show he originally denied going inside the building.

Joshua Colgan, 35, of Jefferson is facing sentence of six months in prison and up to five years of probation after pleading guilty to breaking into the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021. He may also be fined a fine of up to $5,000 at his April sentencing.

BELFAST — The following divorces were recently recorded in Belfast District Court. Marissa M. Melton, of Winterport, and Julius Melton, of Winterport, were married Aug. 29, 2016, in Swanville and divorced Dec. 14. Erica A. Coburn, of Belfast, and Clifford A. Coburn, of Liberty, were married Feb. 17, 2013,...

CAMDEN — Members of the citizen-formed Save the Dam Falls Committee pledged to the Camden Select Board at its Jan. 17 meeting that they would contribute $11,500 to the town to make repairs on the Montgomery Dam, at the head of Camden Harbor where the Megunticook River empties into the ocean.

As a part of New England, Maine was one of the first places in North America settled by the Europeans. As a result, our coastal towns and cities are some of the oldest settlements in the country. Many of the buildings in these towns were constructed shortly after they were...

ROCKPORT -- Winter rainfall is causing problems across Maine. According to Jason Peasley, the Fire Chief for the Rockport Fire Department, recent rain and snowfall -- along with the buildup of ice and snow from previous storms -- has led to flooding on some roadways and homes in the area.

“Business owners, nonprofit directors and entrepreneurs should never be intimidated by the code that connects all of us to the services we need,” said a news release. Mid-Coast School of Technology Adult Education instructor Sam Auciello has been building websites for individuals and corporate clients since 2003 and is offering Simple Websites with WiX, a basic programming class that starts Feb. 6.

Places to visit in Belfast, ME. One of the best things to do in Belfast, Maine, is to stroll through the historic downtown district. The Victorian Gothic buildings that line the harbor are filled with exciting shops, restaurants, and art galleries. You can also try hiking along the Little River Trail, which passes by a lake and through thick woods.

ROCKLAND — Maine’s favorite, and longest-running (since 1978) statewide juried art exhibition opens January 28 at CMCA’s Rockland gallery. The CMCA Biennial features 35 artists in all phases of their vocation. Some are local, some as far as Germany, but all have connections to this state, and were chosen by two jurors from an applicant pool of 423 artists.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 201 calls for service for the period of Jan. 17 to Jan. 24. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 581 calls for service. Nicki Winchenbach, 39, of Cushing was issued a summons Jan. 22 for Operating after Suspension, on Blackberry Lane, Nobleboro, by Deputy Jerold Winslow.

AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A Maine state representative has been indicted for allegedly forging signatures to qualify for public funding for his campaign. Democrat Clint Collamore of Waldoboro faces 20 counts of forgery, 12 counts of unsworn falsification, and one count of criminal violation of the Clean Elections Act. As...

If you were exposed to Maine sports in any way in the 1990s, there is a really good chance that you know that name Cindy Blodgett. Blodgett was a basketball phenom in the early 1990s and she went on to be an extremely successful college basketball player in the mid and late 1990s. She was really a household name here in Maine. EVERYONE knew who she was and would probably recognize her if they spotted her on the street.

AUGUSTA-- Justin Boucher appeared in Kennebec County Superior Court for his first hearing Tuesday morning. Boucher faces two charges, including aggravated assault and violation of conditions of release. He faces up to 10 years in jail. He's accused of stabbing an unidentified male six times in downtown Winslow on January...

BELFAST — A Waldo County grand jury handed up the following indictments Jan. 17-18. An indictment does not imply guilt. Doris M. Gifford, 67, of Montville, arson in Montville Sept. 7. Marty A. Ashworth, 49, of Prospect, operating after revocation in Searsport March 26. Richard Berrier, 38, of Carmel,...