PERU — A fourth-grade class got the chance to meet a Maine State Police tracking dog and the trooper who handles him Friday morning at Dirigo Elementary School. Maine State Trooper Adam Fillebrown was invited to Kristi Holmquist’s class to explain to students what he and his tracking dog, Aros, do while on the job. […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Building conference room Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Conference Room Woodstock: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Conference Room Wednesday Mexico: Water District Trustees, 3 p.m., Town Hall Newry: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Historical Society, 7 p.m., Municipal Building auditorium Thursday […]
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Peru group considers asking for town funds to maintain old school
PERU — Former Selectman Norman DeRoche told selectmen Monday night that Friends of the Peru Elementary School would likely submit a request for town funds to help maintain the old school. Town Clerk Vera Parent said all financial articles for the November ballot must be approved by the Finance Committee and selectmen before Sept. 29. […]
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Peru board tables decision on hiring engineer
PERU — Selectmen made no decision Monday night on hiring an engineer to design a stream crossing on East Shore Road. Road Commissioner Joe Roach said he recommends hiring a professional because although he can replace culvert with an exact duplicate, any changes require permits from the state Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Army […]
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Betsy Sholl video to be aired RUMFORD — The Rumford Library’s Aug. 28 Fourth Thursday Poetry Program with guest reader Betsy Sholl, former poet laureate, drew an audience of nearly 35 avid poetry lovers. The video of Sholl’s presentation will be shown on the River Valley cable access Channel 7 at noon, Sunday, Sept. 7; 6 […]
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Seniors plan meal, trip PERU — Rumford Senior Citizens of Peru will hold a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. Menu is shepherd’s pie, drink and dessert, for $6. Sign up soon. Call 562-7700 or 562-4225. On Sept. 12 the group will take a trip to Bangor Slots. The cost is […]
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Boosters scramble, pig roast DIXFIELD — The 10th annual Dirigo Athletics Boosters Golf Scramble & Pig Roast will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, at Oakdale Country Club. Riding team sponsors are $200, walking team sponsors are $140, tee sponsors are $35 and new this year student or athlete sponsor for $10. The 18-hole, four-ball […]
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Peru board accepts proposal from delinquent taxpayer
PERU — Selectmen on Tuesday night approved a request to halt foreclosure on three properties, after the owner agreed to pay all back taxes in 120 days. At a previous meeting, the board voted to start foreclosure proceedings against two landowners who had not made arrangements to pay overdue property taxes. One landowner, who owes […]
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This week’s agenda
Tuesday Newry: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Assessors, 3 p.m., Assessors’ office Rumford: Charter Commission, 6 p.m., Municipal Building Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office Wednesday Bethel: Assessors, 8 a.m., Town Office Mexico: Region 9 School of Applied Technology board, 6 p.m., River Road school Newry: Planning Board, 7 […]
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Peru selectmen foreclose on tax-delinquent property
PERU — Selectmen decided Monday night to foreclose on a property with unpaid taxes. Town Clerk Vera Parent provided the board with a list of tax delinquent properties and all but two of the 20 owners have made payment arrangements with the town. Two potential buyers have shown interest in one of the properties that […]