Peru, ME is the town in which Worthley Pond is located. The Town of Peru was settled in 1793 and was incorporated in 1821.  This quaint little town has much to offer its residents and vacationers. Below you will find information and links to points of interest in the Peru, ME area.


Town Office:

Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 429, Peru, ME 04290
Physical Location:  26 Main Street, Peru, ME 04290
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Town Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am- 5pm
Monday Nights: 6pm-8pm

Contact Information: 
Phone #: 1-207-562-4627
E-Mail: perumaine04290@gmail.com
Website: townofperu.org


Waste and Recycling:

All trash, cardboard and newspapers/magazines go to the Northern Oxford Regional Waste & Recycling Center – Route 2 in Mexico, ME

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm 
Saturday: 8am – 1pm

* Permits and Stickers are available at the Town Office


Fire Department:

Located at 30 Main St, Peru, ME 04290
Phone #:  1-207-562-7551


Schools:

RSU #56
Peru students, along with students from Dixfield, Canton, and Carthage are part of  the Western Foothills Regional School Unit No. 10.

To visit the RSU10 web site, click here .  See info on its schools below.

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Dirigo Elementary School

117 Auburn Road
Peru, ME 04290
Phone: 207-562-4207
Principal: Charles C. Swan

T. W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School

45 Middle School Drive
Dixfield, ME 04224
Phone:  207-562-8255
Principal:  Michael Poulin

Dirigo High School

145 Weld St.
Dixfield, Maine 04224
Phone: 207-562-4251
Fax: 207-562-6074
Principal: Michael Poulin
Asst. Principal: Michael Hutchins


Maine Fish & Game:

Fishing licenses, resident and non-resident milfoil stickers available at Bass Bog Bait & Tackle on Rt 108 in Peru.

ALL BOATS REQUIRE ANNUAL MILFOIL STICKER LICENSED IN MAINE OR ELSEWHERE. FINE FOR HAVING BOAT IN WATER WITHOUT STICKER IS $120.

To contact the Game Wardencall the State Police @ 1-800-482-0730


Local Businesses:

  • Honey Run Campground
    Honey Run Beach and Campground, located in Maine’s Western Lake and Mountain Region, provides leisurely family camping on beautiful Worthley Pond.
  • Bass Bog’s Bait:  Rt. 108   1.207.562.8323
  • Mrs. B’s Store:  Groceries, lunch counter, pizza, imported beers and wines; located at 120 Main St. West Peru (just beyond Peru Post Office).

Local Snowmobile Clubs:

  • Peru Snowmobile Club
    PO Box 252,  Peru, Maine 04290

** Click here for the Online Maine Snowmobile registration **