PERU — Maine author Lynn Plourde visited the Dirigo Elementary School on March 18 to read students from pre-K to second grade, with all these students receiving an autographed Lynn Plourde book to take home with them. The Winthrop author, who has written more than 40 children’s books, tailored her presentations to the grade level […]
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Peru seeking candidates for Select Board, School Board
PERU — Town Clerk Deb Coudrain told the Select Board at the March 17 meeting that to date, no one has “taken out (nomination) papers for anything.” Nomination papers are available at the Town Office for one three-year term on the Select Board, one two-year term on the RSU 56 board of directors, and one […]
United Baptist Church of Peru calls new pastor
Alan Tacheny has been a member of church for 14 years and an elder of the church for 10 years.
Dixfield-based school superintendent estimates 6.78% budget increase
Superintendent Pam Doyen noted that the budget figures are very rough estimates at this time.
Peru moves into new highway garage
Fire destroyed the original building two years ago.
Riverview patient sentenced on child porn charge in Augusta
Paul Orchard, 43, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of sexually explicit video of a child under 12 years old. In 2014 he was found not criminally responsible for sexually assaulting and killing his mother-in-law in front of his 6-year-old daughter in Peru.
Peru man finds ‘clarity’ in living out his faith
Jason Dolloff, 50, is also comforted in facing the loss of loved ones.
Area birth announcements Oct. 23 through Nov. 27
The birthing centers were located at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.
Hot Colors Food Pantry Drive on Dec. 14
The ‘social event of Peru’ is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peru Fire Station.
Peru man denies Jan. 6-related crimes
Thomas Bordeau Sr. faces four misdemeanor charges in connection to Capitol siege.