One community member was removed from the meeting after a confrontation that led to the chairman continuously banging his gavel in protest.
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Madison businesses buy gas meters for local fire departments in wake of Farmington explosion
Several fire stations across central Maine are now equipped with the meters and were trained on how to use them on Monday night in Madison by Waterville firefighter Al Nygren.
Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars
Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won’t stop me.
Carrabec Community School first-quarter honor roll
Students from Anson, Embden, Solon, North Anson and New Portland attend the school.
Carrabec High School first-quarter honor roll
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2019-20 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Cassidy Ayotte, Isaac Boucher, Annika Carey, Caitlin Crawford, Ricky Gordon III, Lemuel Kimball, Scott Mason, Dalton Way and Skye Welch. Honors: Ashley Cates, Summer Cole, Caroline Decker, Olivia […]
Solon kennel owner pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charge
Donna Noyes entered the plea in Skowhegan District Court on Oct. 16 and has another court date scheduled on Jan. 22 for a “dispositional conference,” where she can either elect to change her plea to guilty or request a trial.
Two indicted, one sentenced in burglaries, thefts in Somerset and other counties
A monthslong investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies has landed one person in prison. Two others have been indicted, and the investigation is expected to result in charges against more people, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster. Money, drugs, firearms, tools, a gun safe, checks and other items were recovered […]
Commentary: Take to Maine’s roads – and enjoy some of the nation’s most beautiful scenery
A new law championed by Sen. Susan Collins revives a federal program that promotes and protects scenic roadways.
Watch video: Dogs seized from Solon breeder begin transition to new homes
The Animal Refuge League in Westbrook has been caring for 55 of the more than 130 animals seized from a kennel in Solon.
Contributions needed to provide for animals rescued from Solon kennel
The 96 dogs, six cats, three chickens and two horses seized from a property on Rowell Mountain Road are now at an undisclosed emergency shelter where space and resources have become a concern.