RSU 56 board schedules public budget workshop

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Published
March 12, 2020

RSU 56 board schedules public budget workshop

District voters invited to talk about $13.15 million spending plan.
Published
March 11, 2020

RSU 56 directors OK student travel plans on one condition

Dirigo High School's Speech and Debate team schedules trip to Chicago in late May.
Published
February 17, 2020

Firefighters save old Peru farmhouse, but smoke kills dog

The first started in the kitchen but the cause is unknown.
Published
January 31, 2020

RSU 56 board approves measures for after-school, Head Start grants

Directors authorized money for a grant writer and supported an application for a preschool program in the district.
Published
January 29, 2020

RSU 56 leader hopes budget passes on first vote

The current spending plan took five referendums for approval.
Published
January 16, 2020

Peru man describes effort to rescue wounded bald eagle from river

Jason Dolloff and his daughter, Carrigan Robinson, used a rope and his jacket to try to save the injured bird.
Published
January 15, 2020

Bald eagle dies after being shot in Peru

A man and his daughter are credited with rescuing the bird, which was taken to a rehab center in Freedom.
Published
December 4, 2019

Burst pipes heavily damage Peru home

Randy and Crystal Varnum arrived home Wednesday to find their dining room flooded.
Published
December 1, 2019

Peru Fire Department wins $6,300 grant for generator

The generator will provide heat and open the bay door if power is lost at the department's Worthley Pond annex.
Published
November 27, 2019

RSU 56 board approves $12.72M budget that cuts principal’s job

Students, some directors oppose eliminating Dirigo High School position.