Peru school librarian named best in Maine

Cindy Petherbridge of Auburn has served as Dirigo Elementary School librarian for 10 years.

Peru man indicted for manslaughter in October crash in Auburn

Albert Deschaine was indicted earlier this month in the death of James Halliday of Auburn in October 2024.

Children’s book author visits Dirigo Elementary School

Peru seeking candidates for Select Board, School Board

United Baptist Church of Peru calls new pastor

Alan Tacheny has been a member of church for 14 years and an elder of the church for 10 years.

Dixfield-based school superintendent estimates 6.78% budget increase

Superintendent Pam Doyen noted that the budget figures are very rough estimates at this time.

Peru moves into new highway garage

Fire destroyed the original building two years ago.

Riverview patient sentenced on child porn charge in Augusta

Paul Orchard, 43, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for possession of sexually explicit video of a child under 12 years old. In 2014 he was found not criminally responsible for sexually assaulting and killing his mother-in-law in front of his 6-year-old daughter in Peru.

Peru man finds ‘clarity’ in living out his faith

Jason Dolloff, 50, is also comforted in facing the loss of loved ones.

Area birth announcements Oct. 23 through Nov. 27

The birthing centers were located at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston and Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway.