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Oxford County hydropower project would be a first for Maine

by Joe Charpentier July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

A Cianbro-backed company wants to build a pumped storage hydropower facility in Canton and Dixfield.

Community, Life & Culture, Things to Do

Ice fishing derbies set through February in central Maine

January 28, 2025February 21, 2025

Don’t miss out on Maine Free Fishing Weekend Feb. 15 and 16.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Riverview patient sentenced on child porn charge in Augusta

by Keith Edwards January 6, 2025January 7, 2025

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.

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Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru gets donation

December 19, 2024December 22, 2024

PERU — As part of its Helping Hands donations to celebrate the season of giving, Norway Savings Bank team members delivered a $1,000 check to Servant’s Heart Food Pantry in Peru. Based in the United Baptist Church of Peru, the pantry provides assistance to anyone in need of sustenance and support. It survives on donations […]

Maine Crime, News

Peru man charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

by Christopher Williams October 17, 2024October 22, 2024

Thomas Bordeau Sr. is charged with four crimes in connection to the siege.

Community

WinterKids names 2024 grantees to receive portion of $25K

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

WESTBROOK — WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund. This year’s grants, totaling $25,000, will go to 10 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established to further WinterKids’ mission of getting kids outside and […]