CANTON — Marjorie Theresa Packard, 90, of Packard Road in Peru went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 3. She was born in Rumford on Jan. 14, 1928, a daughter of Clarence E. and Edith M. (Duguay) McAllister. Marjorie married Harold D. Packard Jr. on Oct. 27, 1945; together they celebrated 64 […]
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James V. Weston Jr.
PERU — James Vernon Weston Jr. was born Jan. 21, 1962, to James Vernon Weston Sr. and Janet Marie Scott at Rumford Community Hospital in Rumford. He passed at his home in Peru on Tuesday, June 26. He joined his wife in heaven, who passed July 6, 2017. At the age of 17, James enlisted in […]
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Peru dedicates new fire station to veterans, public servants
Peru dedicated its new fire station last weekend to past, present and future veterans and public service personnel. The new station at 131 Greenwoods Road is the result of a four-year, $155,000 project. Peru Fire Chief Bill Hussey said the building is much safer and will allow more timely and efficient emergency responses. (Photo by […]
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Pearle A. Weston
PERU — Graveside services for Mrs. Pearle A. Weston of Mexico were conducted 11 a.m. Friday, June 15, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Sharon Walker officiating and followed by a celebration of her life from 1 to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rumford. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & […]
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Police cite medical issue in Peru accident
PERU — Danielle Waleik, 36, of Peru was injured Thursday morning when her 2008 Subaru Impreza crashed into a roadside banking on Auburn Road in Peru, according to Deputy Derek MacDonald of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. The accident was reported shortly after 11 a.m. “She had some sort of medical issue and went off the […]
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Peru votes to fund community center another year
PERU — The fate of the former Friends of Peru Elementary School building was decided Tuesday when residents voted 261-224 to allocate $7,000 to the community center and continue its operations under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen. The opposing questions on Tuesday’s ballot, either to fund or destroy the building, which failed 208-288, […]
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Robert G. Folland
PERU — Graveside services for Mr. Robert G. Folland of Rumford were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Mr. Arthur Meader officiating. Words of remembrance were given by family and friends. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, […]
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John V. Wiken III
PERU — Graveside services for Mr. John V. Wiken III of Peru were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Demerritt Cemetery, Peru, with Mr. David Blouin officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
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Peru to vote on community center's future
PERU — Residents will decide June 12 whether to appropriate $7,000 to maintain the Community Center or demolish it. An informational meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, to discuss both questions and the June 12 annual town meeting warrant. In 2011, voters approved of selectpersons leasing the former school, which closed in […]
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More security cameras at Dirigo middle and high schools
PERU — More security cameras are coming to schools in Regional School Unit 56. Technology Director Brian Keene told the RSU 56 board of directors Tuesday that the technology department has installed cables for additional cameras at Dirigo Middle School, and that more cables and cameras are coming to Dirigo High School. The additional cables […]