When first police and rescue crews arrived at the scene of a crash in Peru on May 28, 2024, they discovered a blue Hyundai on the side of the road with 59-year-old Dale Gaudreau dead in the driver’s seat.
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Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine
A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.
Peru approves Fire Department budget on second try
The budget amount approved was the same amount voters rejected on June 11.
Peru will vote again on Fire Department budget
PERU — A second vote on the Fire Department budget will be held Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. The regular selectmen meeting will follow. Residents rejected the department’s request for $138,506 by a vote of 91-77 on June 10. The amount was $23,111 more than last year’s $115,395. Selectmen agreed […]
$15 million budget for Dixfield-based school district approved
Three out of four towns backed the budget for next school year.
Peru resident presented with Spirit of America Award
Over five decades, Don Roach has served Peru in a variety of elected and appointed positions.
Peru sets budget information meeting for May 31
The meeting begins at 10 a.m. at the Town Office.
Peru takes custody of dozens of farm animals lacking proper care
The seven cattle, nine pigs, two goats, about eight rabbits and about 14 chickens were reportedly being mistreated and are now recovering at Bolduc Correctional Facility in Warren.
Peru school librarian named best in Maine
Cindy Petherbridge of Auburn has served as Dirigo Elementary School librarian for 10 years.
Peru man indicted for manslaughter in October crash in Auburn
Albert Deschaine was indicted earlier this month in the death of James Halliday of Auburn in October 2024.