PERU — Resident Norman Miele told selectmen Monday night that they were letting some people get by for years without paying their taxes. “How much longer will you let them ride?” he asked. Board of Selectmen Chairman Jim Pulsifer said it takes time to foreclose. Town Clerk Vera Parent said that many were on a […]
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Sunday: Down on the farm
For the 24th annual Open Farm Day on Sunday, a dozen local farms will open their doors for a taste of life on the farm, without the chores, give or take a yak. At BaahHummBuzz Farm in Dixfield, there will be roaming alpacas and short, educational tours. At Friends’ Folly Farm in Monmouth, there will […]
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Well done – Students earn degrees
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Aaron Matthew Fenstermacher, son of Todd E. and Mary W. Fenstermacher of Peru, graduated magna cum laude from Johnson and Wales University on May 18. Aaron graduated with majors in business management, entrepreneurship and psychology. He was a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference’s All-Academic Team all four years at the university. […]
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River Valley briefs
Neighborly Seniors meet July 17 PERU — The Neighborly Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the old Peru School. At the last meeting it was voted to lower the age to join from 50 to 48. Bus trips were discussed and a yard sale will be held, the date and place […]
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Peru junkyard permit discussion delayed until fall
PERU — Further discussion about a request for a junkyard permit for the former Diamond Match mill will be held when the renewal comes up in October, selectmen Chairman Jim Pulsifer said Monday night. Margaret and Roy Howes told the board last month that they want a junkyard permit before purchasing the mill along the […]
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Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Association held annual banquet
DIXFIELD — The Dixfield-Dirigo Alumni Association recently held its annual alumni banquet at the Kelly Middle School with 122 members and guests attending. Tribute was paid to a former English, French and music teacher, Mrs. Nat Weston, who will turn 100 years old on Oct. 20. Nancy Mason, Class of 1967, read a biography of […]
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Norma B. Child
LEWISTON — Norma B. Child, 68, of Peru, died June 29, at Marshwood Center. She was born in Livermore Falls, Oct. 5, 1944, the daughter of Peter and Virginia Caron. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1964. She married Elbridge Child of Peru in 1984. Norma was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards […]
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Dance with Jones Band PARIS — A dance with music by the Jones Dance Band will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6, 13, 20 and 27, at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. Cost is $5. Finnish Center open Sundays WEST PARIS — An open house will be held from 2 […]
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Peru board checking on recreation funds
PERU — Selectmen told residents Monday night they will try to get an accounting of money the community raised for bathrooms at the ball field. Chairman Jim Pulsifer said the money the town appropriates for the Recreation Committee is under the selectmen’s control, but the Recreation Committee has its own checkbook which the board has […]
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Ward’s move to RSU 9 brings career full-circle
DIXFIELD — When Superintendent Tom Ward leaves RSU 10 at the end of the month to join neighboring RSU 9, he will have come pretty much full circle in his 40-plus-year professional career. Almost all of his career has been devoted to the River Valley and Farmington areas. For a few years, he served as […]