About Anson
Anson is a small unincorporated community in central Maine.
Anson holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.3 square miles.
📰 Anson News Today
- Anson man killed in crash on Main Street WABI · May 6
- Former Anson selectman pleads guilty to unlawful sexual touching Centralmaine.com · Jun 2
- Anson Traffic Stop Leads to Two Drug Arrests The Maine Wire · Jun 12
- North Anson, Maine 04958 · as of 5:00 PM PDT The Weather Channel · Mar 26
- Man dies after Maine crash Bangor Daily News · May 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anson Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Maine — one of 155 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Anson
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anson
- Curbside Cafe — regional
- Madison House of Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anson
- Dillon Family Park reviews ★
- Maint Street Park & Playground reviews ★
- Preble Avenue Recreational Facility reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Anson
- Garret Schenck School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.