John Webb, 64, was not injured in Thursday’s crash.
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Face Time: Katie Houghton of Peru — From a small box of gifts to a massive annual toy drive
Houghton and her many helpers at Dixfield Discount Fuel and in the community spread the gift of giving to hundreds of children and teens in the Rumford area.
Peru gets temporary highway garage
The temporary garage for the town road crew and trucks is on the property of the Dixfield Discount Fuel facility on Route 108.
Peru students, staff host River Valley area veterans
World War II Army veterans Marlin Thurston, 101, and Cleon Fletcher, 96, attended the ceremony and breakfast.
Buckfield man dies when dump truck rolls on its side in Peru
Michael Averill was hauling gravel when he died in the single-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Gordon — Packard engagement
PERU — Jenna Leigh Gordon of Peru, the daughter of Philip Bowman and Stephanie Miles of Turner, and Jason Harold Packard, also of Peru, the son of Stephen and Grace Packard of Peru, announce their engagement. The future bride is a Class of 1998 graduate of Dirigo High School. She is currently enrolled in the […]
First day of school in Peru
The RSU 56 school has approximately 355 students enrolled this fall, Principal Charlie Swan said.
Peru student graduates from North Shore Community College
DANVERS, Mass. — Michaela Ryerson-Wing of Peru has graduated from North Shore Community College. Check out upcoming area events!
Peru voters approve all special town meeting articles
PERU — Twenty citizens needed just 20 minutes on August 14 to approve all six articles as presented at a special town meeting held in the Town Office. After agreeing to a few changes before approving the warrant, both the Select Board and the Budget Committee each recommended all the articles. Without any discussion, there […]
Peru voters approve firefighting gear, Valley Road rebuild
PERU — Citizens approved all but one article, including firefighting gear and a rebuild of a section of Valley Road, during Tuesday’s referendum. Clerk/Treasurer/Tax Collector Debra Coudrain said the proposed 2023-24 municipal budget is $1,632,283, or $1,772,340 including the $140,057 share of the Oxford County tax. Last June, voters approved a $1.4 million 2022-23 municipal […]