PERU — The Select Board has decided to form a building committee, with the hope of having the new garage ready for use come fall, replacing the one lost in the town garage fire on Jan. 27. Thus, time is of the essence and the Select Board would like this committee formed as soon as […]
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Posted inNews, River Valley
State providing Peru with 2 plow trucks this winter
The town lost all its plow trucks in a fire that leveled the highway garage late Thursday night.
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Posted inNews, River Valley
Peru reworking its road maintenance plans after fire destroys its snow plows
Thursday night’s fire destroyed the town’s highway garage with its four snow plows, tools and supplies.
Posted inRiver Valley
Fire destroys Peru’s town garage
At least two explosions were reported as the building on Peru Center Road burned.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Court vacates Peru man’s two life sentences in Paris murders
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court confirms Mark D. Penley’s two murder convictions, but overturns his sentences on appeal.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Norway Savings Bank donates nearly $1.1M to nonprofit organizations in 2022
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank awarded nearly $1.1 million to 358 nonprofits in 2022. A total of $750,000 was granted, while another $339,916 will be distributed in the form of multiyear grants. In December, the bank made 27 surprise “Helping Hands gifts” to deserving organizations, totaling $100,000. These nonprofits provide much-needed resources in Oxford, Androscoggin, Cumberland, […]
Posted inNews, River Valley
Peru grandmother named Angels in Adoption honoree
Cyndi Dolloff adopted her daughter and then her daughter’s two children.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Peru food drive features doll, handmade outfits
Ninety-year-old seamstress has been sewing for over 82 years.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Over 50 veterans honored with breakfast, assembly at Peru school
Students raised over $2,000 for Operation Reboot Outdoors in Turner.
Posted inElection 2022, News, River Valley
Peru voters authorize money for Med-Care, pass land use ordinance
PERU — Voters on Tuesday authorized $10,000 requested by Med-Care Ambulance for capital expenses and approved a Land Use Ordinance. They also repealed three outdated ordinances. The $10,000 will come from the town’s share of the American Rescue Fund Act. Med-Care Chief said, “What that allows me to do is between the time the funds […]