PORTLAND — Kya Marie Houghton, passed April 2, at Maine Medical Center. She was born to Patrick and Katie Houghton of Peru. Kya Marie left foot prints on our hearts. She was our daughter and a sister to Griffin. Kya meaning “diamond in the sky.” Please know that one of our greatest blessings was having […]
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Peru board elects leaders, begins budget work
PERU — Jim Pulsifer was elected chairman of the Board of Selectmen on Monday and Danny Wing vice chairman. The board first worked on setting the town budget for 2013-14, with Pulsifer saying he wanted to cut the proposed spending by $50,000. That would cover about half the amount the town is expected to lose […]
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Edgar L. Marston
RUMFORD — Edgar L. Marston, 88, of Peru, died early Thursday, April 11, at the Rumford Hospital. He was born April 27, 1924, in South Paris, the son of Leo and Emmaline (Harding) Marston. He was raised by Emmaline and Moses Bachelder Sr. He attended one-room schools and graduated from Stratton High School as valedictorian […]
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Soil/Water District photo winners named
PARIS — The winner of the third annual Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Photo Contest is Jade Gianforte of Rumford with her photo titled, “The Meandering Androscoggin, Rumford Point, Maine.” Gianforte grew up in central New York where she developed a love for farming. After college, she became assistant farm manager at Meadowood […]
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Neighborly Seniors to meet PERU — The Neighborly Senior Citizens meeting and potluck dinner will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the former Peru School. Membership cards will be available. Yearly dues are $10. For more information call Connie Tutlis, president, at 364-4189 or Marge Harlow, secretary, at 364-3316. Stephens High Class […]
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Three charged with trafficking crack cocaine
PERU — Three people from Peru and Rumford are accused of trafficking crack cocaine. Martin D. Lore, 27, of Rumford, Jolene K. Norris, 38, of Peru and Edward E. Towers Jr., 48, of Rumford were arrested Wednesday by Special Agent Tony Milligan of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and accused of aggravated trafficking in scheduled […]
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Isabella meeting is April 9 RUMFORD — The Daughters of Isabella will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. The lunch committee includes chairperson Judy Collette and Marcelle Miller, and members Evelyn Bodemer, Jolene Lovejoy, Sandra Gamez, Ann Brewer and Kelly Beauchesne. Stephens High Class of 1965 RUMFORD — Stephen’s High School Class of […]
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Lithuanian Club meeting RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club will meet at noon Wednesday, April 3, at Sam’s. Plant materials benefit Hope RUMFORD — Planting has started. Help recycle and provide activities for the clients by donating flower pots and planters that are no longer needed. “Like” Hope Association on Facebook to receive specials. For […]
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Candidates file papers for Peru selectmen seats
PERU – Eight residents turned in nomination papers Friday for the four empty seats on the Board of Selectmen. The election will be from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Among the openings to be filled are the following: * One selectman for two months * One selectman for 14 months * Two selectman […]
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Stephens High Class of 1949 MEXICO — The Stephens High School Class of 1949 luncheon scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, has been changed to the Chicken Coop. Neighborly Seniors to meet PERU — The Neighborly Seniors will meet at the old Peru school at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. A potluck lunch […]