The explosion Friday afternoon destroyed a log home on Bert Berry Road and sent the homeowner to the hospital with injuries and burns, according to officials.
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At least 1 person hurt in Embden house explosion
A log home caught fire after an explosion Friday afternoon. Emergency personnel from several agencies were en route to the scene, authorities said.
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Quilt trail continues across Somerset, Franklin counties
Fifteen new quilt block murals have been created and installed in Lexington Township, New Portland, Anson, Embden, Madison, East Madison, Solon and Skowhegan. The High Peaks Creative Council received a Community Building grant from the Maine Community Foundation and the Jean and King Cummings Fund to support this public art project. In May, the council […]
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Temporary mask mandate imposed for students at Carrabec schools
The mandate will begin Monday and last for 14 days; the Regional School Unit 74 board also adopted a response plan that will guide the district when additional COVID-19 cases are recorded.
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Madison schools abruptly go remote amid COVID-19 outbreaks in Somerset County
Madison-based Maine School Administrative District 59, which was not requiring its students or staff to wear masks inside school buildings, is now offering remote learning to its 560 students.
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Carrabec High School goes remote over COVID-19 outbreak a week after officials declined to require masks
The school board decided last week to resume school with a mask-optional policy and remain in-person “until the Maine CDC steps in.”
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Somerset County vaccination rate continues to lag as COVID-19 cases surge statewide
Somerset has 58% of its eligible population fully vaccinated, the lowest percentage in the state.
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Classes begin for all students in North Anson-based school district despite COVID-19 cases
The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
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Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
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Solon-Embden bridge named after prominent area family
The new Jotham and Emma Stevens Bridge links past and present.