NEW SHARON — The descendants of Frank Arthur and Clara Minnie (Hanson) Russell gathered for a family reunion at the Congregational Church Vestry in New Sharon on Aug. 12 with 55 members present. A potluck luncheon was served at noon, with Rev. John Russell Tolman, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Russell leading the group in […]
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Hope Association to host Disability Rights Center speaker
RUMFORD — Anyone with an intellectual disability or a caregiver of a loved one is invited to gather together to discuss service options, issues, barriers and milestones reached by so many capable individuals and their families. The state continues to cut services for many while maintaining a waiting list for young adults who are unable […]
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Neighborly Seniors to meet PERU — The Neighborly Seniors will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the old Peru School. A roast pork dinner will follow at noon in observance of the club’s 43rd anniversary. The cost is $6. Girl Scout info meetings DIXFIELD — Girl Scouts of Maine will be hosting the […]
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Peru spring contaminated; boil-water notice posted
PERU — The public spring on Greenwoods Road has been posted to alert people to boil the water because it is contaminated, town officials advised this week. The town put a sign at the spring after the state advised testing showed there was E. coli and coliform bacteria in the water, Tim Holland, chairman of […]
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Face Time: Arborist Matt Taylor — Felling trees for work and fun . . . chop-chop
Matt Taylor has been competing in woodcutting competitions since he was a student at the University of Maine. This year, he organized woodsmen’s day events at the Oxford County Fair and competed there and at 18 other fairs from Martha’s Vineyard to Presque Isle. Professionally, he’s a first class utility arborist, which qualifies him to […]
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T. Ferland: A recall ordinance
Voters in the town of Peru have the final say at the polls about the laws and rules that govern residents. I expect the officials people elect to carry out the laws and rules that are approved. I don’t expect them to act against the best interests of the town as a whole. If residents […]
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Man accused of stealing $20,000 from Rumford store
PARIS — A Peru man accused of stealing $20,000 in cash from a Rumford convenience store was arrested Friday morning on burglary and theft charges. Anthony R. Scott, 30, of 590 Auburn Road, is being held on charges of burglary, theft and violation of bail condition. His bail is set at $20,000. According to an […]
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LeBlanc family reunion held
CASCO — The descendants of Jude and Alice LeBlanc held their annual family reunion on July 28 at Sebago State Park. There were 60 members in attendance from Rumford, Mexico, Peru, Bangor, Dixfield, South Casco, Naples, South Portland, Raymond, North Jay, Windham and Jay; Derry, Concord and Wolfeboro, N.H.; Cambridge and Rochester, Mass.; Watervliet and […]
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‘Celebration of Fall’ at library HANOVER — The fourth annual Celebration of Fall will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Gardner Roberts Memorial Library. It will feature baskets, quilt and photo raffles. Also featured will be bake sales, book sales, trash and treasure sales, craft gifts and a […]
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Hanmer — Holmquist
Justin and Sheena Holmquist MEXICO — The wedding of Sheena M. Hanmer and Justin S. Holmquist was held on June 16. Jim Hanmer, father of the bride, officiated at the ceremony. Andy Fuller was the violinist during the ceremony. Mrs. Holmquist is the daughter of Jim and Cyndi Hanmer of Dixfield. Mr. Holmquist is the […]