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Rumford man’s condition improves
PERU — A Rumford man who was injured in a car rollover Tuesday night was in serious conditon at Central Maine Medical Center on Thursday night, a nursing supervisor said. Jesse Bates, 22, of Rumford suffered injuries to his head, chest, abdomen and legs when he was pinned underneath the Dodge Stratus driven by 18-year-old […]
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Three young men seriously injured in Route 108 rollover in Peru
PERU — Three young men from the River Valley area were taken to a Lewiston hospital in serious condition following a rollover Tuesday night on Route 108, police said. Speed and alcohol were involved in the wreck that ripped the engine out of the 2004 black Dodge Stratus and spread car parts across three properties […]
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Peru school taking precautions after bear spotted on school grounds
PERU — Officials at RSU 10’s Dirigo Elementary School off Route 108 are taking every precaution to safeguard students and staff after an adult black bear was seen Wednesday on school grounds. Principal Charlie Swan said Friday that he had not seen the bear, but he alerted a Maine game warden in Gray. “No staffer […]
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Peru Selectmen revisit accountability for Recreation Committee funds
PERU — At their regular Monday night meeting, selectmen revisited accountability for Recreation Committee funds by its former chairman, Tim Holland. At times, the meeting became unruly with selectmen and residents shouting at each other. Selectman Wendy Henderson said that people are still questioning why selectmen have failed to get a full accounting for the […]
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Dixfield Fire Department returns to Dirigo Elementary for annual fire prevention talk
PERU — The Dixfield Fire Department visited Dirigo Elementary School on Thursday morning to speak about fire safety and prevention. Capt. Jason Hyde said that normally, he and other Dixfield firefighters bring the students outside for a tour of the ladder trucks and the opportunity to use the fire hose. However, because of inclement weather, […]
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Peru board OKs ordinance, orders plow truck
PERU — Selectmen on Monday approved an amended General Assistance Ordinance, decided to order a new plow truck and equipment, and held a hearing on turning the former Peru Elementary School back to town control. Selectman Jim Pulsifer said during the General Assistance Ordinance hearing that it was necessary to amend the law to comply […]
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Peru man appears in court Tuesday on murder charges
RUMFORD — A man charged with killing his mother-in-law was ordered Tuesday to have no contact with his 6-year-old daughter, who police say witnessed the sexual assault and slaying of her grandmother. Paul Orchard, 33, of Peru has been charged with two counts of murder in the strangling death of Paula Nuttall, 57, who died […]
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Wing resigns Peru board
PERU — Selectmen on Monday evening accepted the resignation of board member Danny Wing, who cited health reasons for his decision. Selectmen will decide next week whether to hold a special election to fill the vacancy on the five-member board. Road Commissioner Joe Roach, who is also the E-911 addressing officer, requested that selectmen formally […]
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Peru woman described as ‘polite, sweet and thankful’
PERU — Paula Nuttall was remembered Monday by community members as “polite and thankful” and as a “very sweet woman.” Nuttall, 57, was found dead Saturday morning in the kitchen of the home she shared with four other family members. Maine State Police spokesman Stephen McCausland said Nuttall’s son-in-law, Paul Orchard, was arrested Sunday night […]