A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
Anson
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Anson home damaged in weekend fire
Because of cold temperatures Saturday, the town’s road crew was called to spread sand on Preble Avenue after water froze on the roadway.
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Five Maine girls basketball storylines to follow this week
A playoff slugfest is brewing in Class A North; Windham is a possible dark horse in A South; Gardiner is making a hard charge in B North.
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Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy filled by former selectman
A caucus of municipal officials chose Don Skillings of Madison to fill the vacant District 2 commissioner seat after considering four candidates.
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Former Anson selectman faces additional charge of sexual touching
Arnold Luce pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor-level charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching.
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Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump
Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.
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Older Mainers navigate care gaps later in life
Most older Mainers live and age at home, grappling with how to find care and when to start difficult conversations.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Support fundraisers for veterans, but end the practice of ‘toll bridges’ | Letter
Admirably, the Tariff-Belanger Post 39 of the American Legion and the Madison VFW 7865 are jointly raising money to support a veteran in need. Those who support this endeavor can contact either organization to donate; I am sure such generosity would be appreciated. I hope, also, that doing so will discourage the members of this […]
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Somerset County commissioner vacancy triggers municipal caucus
County officials are looking for nominations of interested candidates from District 2, which includes Anson, Madison, Mercer, New Portland and Smithfield.