north anson maine

Published
April 6, 2022

Anson-Madison Water District fell short of state requirements for testing water, trustees say

In a notice this week to customers, trustees said the district previously failed to comply with rules dictating regular water quality tests, reports and filings.
Published
February 2, 2022

Theft charges dropped against former managers of the Anson-Madison Water District

District Attorney Maeghan Maloney says new evidence came to light this week that prompted her office to refrain from prosecuting the water district's former superintendent and its former foreman.
Published
December 21, 2021

Entire staff of Anson-Madison Water District fired amid theft charges

The head of the Maine Rural Water Association said Tuesday that the association will take over operations of the district after its superintendent and foreman were charged earlier with theft.
Published
November 30, 2021

Abandoned rail line to be converted into 32-mile recreational trail through central Maine

Officials say the trail, known as the Madison Branch, will particularly appeal to snowmobilers and ATV riders as it extends from Oakland north into Norridgewock, Madison, Embden and other towns.
Published
September 14, 2021

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.
Published
September 1, 2021

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.
Published
April 14, 2021

Staffing shortages result in 3 central Maine schools shifting to remote learning

As Somerset County sees an uptick in cases, some district superintendents have decided to shift to remote learning for the remainder of the week.
Published
September 1, 2020

Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19

Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
Published
December 10, 2019

Former Carrabec teacher says school found he violated student interaction policy

Anthony Pranses says that he plans to push for the removal of Superintendent Mike Tracy once his administrative leave ends on Jan. 1, 2020.
Published
December 6, 2019

Carrabec High School teacher resigns but takes aim at superintendent

Anthony Pranses resigns, effective immediately, but feels he let down his supporters and intends to join those who would remove Superintendent Mike Tracy from office.