The Maine Supreme Judicial Court confirms Mark D. Penley’s two murder convictions, but overturns his sentences on appeal.
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Peru student makes Massachusetts college dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Avery Sevigny of Peru has been named to the fall 2021 dean’s list at American International College.
Peru man gets 2 life sentences in Paris murders
A jury convicted Mark Penley in October in the murders of his ex-girlfriend, Heather Bickford, and her boyfriend, Dana Hill in 2019.
Judge rules on motions in South Paris double murder case
The trial of Mark Penley of Peru is expected to be held in October in Oxford County Superior Court.
Maine hunter gets grand slam — 5 years after daughter
Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
Peru man describes effort to rescue wounded bald eagle from river
Jason Dolloff and his daughter, Carrigan Robinson, used a rope and his jacket to try to save the injured bird.
Bald eagle shot, killed in Peru
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to conviction of the person who killed the bird.
Motorcycle rider dies in collision in Oxford County
The driver of a pickup truck is injured in the crash.
Peru man to serve nine months for sexually assaulting child
Convicted sex offender Randy Varnum, 46, pleaded guilty to the charges May 9.
Fire burns down Peru home and spreads to woods
A structure fire in Peru Thursday afternoon leveled a home and set off a woods fire spanning about 4 acres.