The antlers have been stolen and replaced several times, but currently they exist in the approximate location on a pole after leaving the town of Abbot.

Over the next few decades, many slate quarries were created, increasing the population of the town, as well as generating a source of income for residents.

[5] The slate industry began to decline after World War I and most of the operations effectively ended.

The operation created many jobs for several generations, and it was not uncommon that fathers and sons, as well as mothers and daughters, would work together.

This is evidenced in the rise of antique shops, a new pub and lodging, and several similar businesses increasing on Main Street.

The school remained in session till 1968 when the buildings were remodeled and 7th through 12th grades began to be bussed to Dover-Foxcroft.

The Academy also had won state basketball tournaments in the 1950s and 1960s and many of the trophies and other memorabilia from the school are held within the Monson Museum, and can be viewed.

Due to a ruling by the MSAD 68 Board of Directors, residents of the town decided to close Monson Elementary after the 2008–2009 school year.

The former school briefly became a community center, and in 2017 was purchased by the Libra Foundation with the vision that it become an artists' space.

The gymnasium remains town property and is used for craft fairs, an annual American Legion yard sale and other private/public events.

The band stand on the property is still occasionally used, while the outdoor tennis and basketball courts have fallen into disrepair.