Town of
Great Pond Maine
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Measles In Maine - CDC Information
Local news and events for our town of Great Pond Maine. Stay in the know!
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As many are aware, there have been some confirmed cases of Measles in Penobscot County. Measles is a highly contagious viral disease; if one person has it, 90% of the people close to that person who are not immune will become infected. Symptoms of measles include:
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Fever
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Cough
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Runny nose
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Red, watery eyes
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Tiny white spots inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek (Koplik spots)
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Rash that spreads from the head down.
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Individuals who develop symptoms should contact their health provider for instructions before going to the provider's office or hospital to help prevent further spread of infection.
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Please visit the following link to learn more...
Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention's: Measles
(Updated 02/18/2026)
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Now Open -- Great Pond Marketplace!​
We are so excited to announce that we are adding an additional section to our town website - The Great Pond Marketplace!
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The Marketplace will be our own classified section where you can buy, sell, trade or donate your products or services. You can also look for services or items you may need.
It is just another way we can support our community and help one another.
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If you have something you would like to advertise, please visit our MARKETPLACE for more information!
(Updated 11/24/2025)
2026 Dog Registration​
Please don't forget to register your dogs for 2026! The registration deadline is 12/31/2025. For more information please visit our RESOURCES section. You'll find information on how to register in our Town Office or you can use Maine's online portal.
(Updated 11/24/2025)
AFVD Volunteers Needed!​
To the residents of Great Pond, Aurora, and Amherst; We are making a plea for new members to join the fire department. Many of our experienced members are getting to be an age where they can't physically do the work required to fight fires. Help is also needed running the business department and they are looking for a bookkeeper and accountant.
The AVFD will pay for training as a fire fighter and for EMS licensing, as well as providing the personal protective equipment. There are many jobs that can make a tremendous difference as well that don't require special training or great physical strength, such as traffic control, equipment maintenance, inspection, cleaning the station, etc.
If you are looking for an opportunity to donate your time to help your friends, family, neighbors and community here is your chance!
If interested, please reach out to:
Deborah Palman, Chief
PO Box 33, Aurora, ME 04408
Tel: 207-944-1131
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(Updated 4/13/2025)