Dixfield residents speak out against migrant worker housing

'We have about 10 or 15, maybe 20 positions, that we have trouble filling,' Irving Plant Manager Randy Chicoine said. 'But the fact of the matter is, people do not want to do that type of work.'

Dirigo softball ready to take the next step this season

All nine starters return from last year's squad that reached the Class C South semifinals.

Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank

Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, 'Forty percent of our $200,000  yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.'

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.

Children’s book author visits Dirigo Elementary School

Peru seeking candidates for Select Board, School Board

Historic home razed in wind-swept fire in Rumford

Winds reportedly gusting to 40 mph carried embers that started a second fire at 33 Franklin St., the site of the Waldo Pettingill House, built in 1891. Pettingill was the first president of Oxford Paper Co.

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.