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Anson woman tried to bite sheriff’s deputy, rammed head against cruiser cage, police say

by Doug Harlow August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Heather Haley, 30, was arrested Monday night after Somerset County sheriff’s deputies were sent to a noise complaint on Valley Road in Anson.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

New superintendent in Anson-based RSU 74 sees possible changes coming

by Doug Harlow August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

Michael Tracy, who took over July 1, said possible consolidation with the Madison and Bingham school districts is being discussed.

Local & State, News

Fire destroys home on Quincy Wood Road in Anson

by Colin Ellis July 18, 2017July 19, 2017

The fire broke out at around noon Tuesday and drew a response from six area fire departments.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Former Anson tax collector begins serving sentence for embezzlement

by Doug Harlow July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Claudia Viles, convicted of stealing more than $500,000 over a number of years from the town, begins a five-year prison sentence though she maintains her innocence.

Local & State, News

Pickup truck runs over Anson man Wednesday

by Madeline St. Amour June 1, 2017June 1, 2017

Christopher Erickson was taken to two hospitals and made a miraculous recovery, police say.

Local & State, News

Staying home in central Maine, Athens man works to modernize Somerset Community TV 11

by Colin Ellis May 21, 2017May 21, 2017

John Harlow, a graduate of the University of Maine Farmington, brought the local television station into a new age while striving to be a ‘positive force’ in his community.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Low voter turnout cited in failure of school budget in Anson-based RSU 74

by Doug Harlow May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

The referendum in Anson, Solon, Embden and New Portland rejected the budget by just three votes; an emergency meeting is scheduled for Thursday night.