DIXFIELD — Residents approved beginning the process to withdraw from RSU 10 by a vote of 695-543. However, they voted down spending the money to acquire the legal and other guidance needed for the lengthy withdrawal process by a vote of 332 yes to 402 no. An estimated up to $50,000 was needed for such […]
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WWII veteran wants flag flying at Peru Post Office
PERU — Clinton Delano, 86, of Peru is a World War II Army infantry veteran who loves the country for which he served and its flag. “The American flag means everything to me, because my people fought to make this a country,” Delano said. His ancestor, Jabaz Delano of Winthrop, served at the age of […]
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Peru ordinances get hearing
PERU — The timing of Thursday night’s public hearing on town ordinances was challenged by Tammy Ferland, who said it had to be 10 days before voting, not five. Voters go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6, to decide whether to adopt the ordinances on wind power projects, recalling elected officials, electronic signs and keeping […]
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Peru voters to decide on wind, recall ordinances
PERU — Voters will have three ordinances to consider on Election Day, including one that would regulate industrial wind energy facilities in town. The purpose of the wind power ordinance is to “protect the health, safety, and general welfare” of Peru citizens by “establishing reasonable and uniform regulations for the development of industrial wind energy […]
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Dirigo Elementary staff compete in pumpkin carving contest
PERU — Who says adults can’t have fun on Halloween too? The staff of Dirigo Elementary School had a friendly pumpkin-carving competition Tuesday, with the winning team receiving a free breakfast at Dunkin’ Donuts, courtesy of Principal Charlie Swan. Swan said there were four teams of five to six people. Each team was given an […]
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Rumford Grange Halloween party RUMFORD — Rumford Grange 115 will host a Halloween party for area children from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Grange Hall. Treats, drinks and prizes will be available. Dinner, auctions on Nov. 2 RUMFORD — A dinner and “An Evening of Auctions” will be held at 6 […]
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Foothills students make visit for history
DIXFIELD – Western Foothills teacher Kurt Rowley had been planning this visit all summer long since Regional School Union 10 had been awarded a Maine Community Heritage Project grant last spring. Through the renowned Maine Memory Network, students from 10 of its member towns will help create a website honoring the area’s long history. The […]
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Dixfield firefighters promote fire safety at Dirigo Elementary School
PERU — The Dixfield Fire Department visited Dirigo Elementary School this week as part of an annual program to teach fire safety and prevention. Capt. Jason Hyde and firefighter Dan Carrier, who took over the fire prevention program five years ago, brought two firetrucks to show how they run. Carrier, working with the aid of […]
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Peru group wants public right to speak at every board meeting
PERU — A group who petitioned to allow public participation at the end of every selectmen’s meeting told the board Monday night they would keep on fighting for their right to be heard. Public comments were limited to every other meeting months ago after discussions got out of hand. The board meets weekly. Selectman Ed […]