I appreciate current Rep. Sheryl Briggs’ efforts in the State House. It is apparent by voting records that on more than one occasion she was willing to side with the majority on many bills. However, I was disappointed to see that she voted against LD1043, the state budget. That bill, which passed, reforms the welfare […]
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Local residents attending Saint Joseph’s College
STANDISH — The following students have enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine beginning in the fall semester. Develan Abbott of West Paris, a student from Royal Academy, will major in history. Meghan Bradley of Fryeburg, a student from Fryeburg Academy, will major in psychology. Joseph Bryant of Gray, a student from Saint Dominic Regional […]
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M. Martin: They do a good job
I am sick of seeing the town of Peru make the front page of the local newspaper almost every week. I know that running a town is no easy job, and I also know that Kathy Hussey does know her job. It takes years of experience and knowledge to do her job, and she could […]
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Peru man accused of attacking Dixfield police officer
PARIS — A Peru man accused of assaulting a police officer Saturday night was released Monday on bail. Bert T. Holmquist III, 30, of 1090 Auburn Road, was arrested on charges of assault on an officer and refusing to submit to arrest or detention. According to an arrest report by Officer Eric Bernier of the […]
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Franklin County arrest log
FARMINGTON — The following arrests were recently logged at Franklin County Detention Center: Frederick Dougherty, 30, Phillips, failure to appear-theft by unauthorized taking/transfer, unpaid fine, Sept. 11, $715 cash, court appearance Oct. 25, Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Anthony R. Scott, 30, Peru, warrant-burglary, two counts, theft by unauthorized taking/transfer, two counts, Sept. 11, $10,000 surety, […]
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Sons of Italy meeting Sept. 17 RUMFORD — The Gorizia Lodge 467 of the Sons of Italy will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the hall in Smithcrossing. All members are encouraged to attend. Stephens High Class of 1958 RUMFORD — The Stephens High School Class of 1958 will meet […]
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Oxford County arrest log
PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Jail: * John R. Ciliberti, 41, of Mexico, Sept. 10, domestic violence assault, Dixfield Police Department. * Lorraine F. Greene, 57, of Paris, Sept. 10, failure to pay fines, Paris Police Department. * Tersa L. Haynes, 47, of Canton, Sept. 10, domestic violence assault and obstructing […]
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Rotary to sponsor weatherization project
RUMFORD — The River Valley Rotary Club is sponsoring the fourth annual Rotary Senior Winterization Project on Saturday, Oct. 13. he Rotary Club volunteer weatherization teams will spread out across the towns of Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield and Peru in a one-day blitz to perform energy saving measures on the homes of their elderly neighbors. The […]
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Three ordinances get hearings in Peru
PERU — Ordinances on electronic signs, recall of elected officials and industrial wind power were the subjects of public hearings Monday night by selectmen. Fire Chief Bill Hussey introduced the electronic sign ordinance, which is required by Maine Department of Transportation. Signs are permitted by MDOT as long as each message remains fixed on the […]
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James M. Dragoon
PERU — James M. Dragoon, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 6, peacefully with his family by his side at his residence on the Auburn Road, Peru. He was born in Peru, July 12, 1936, the son of Peter P. Dragoon Sr. and Hilda Vergie Ring, and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, Class of 1955. […]