NEWTON, Mass. — Deanna Plaisted, of Pittston, a sophomore at the Lasell University, was part of a cohort of students, faculty, and alumni to present and produce work at Boston Fashion Week, according to a news release from the university. The French Cultural Center in Boston partnered with the Lasell University Fashion Collection to present […]
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East Pittston main breaks prompts boil-water order
A break Saturday evening and a second in the early hours of Sunday mean that the 20 households in the East Pittston Water District have to boil their water until they get the all-clear.
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Pittston voters approve heat pump purchase at special town meeting
Town officials will use funds from the sale of a tax-acquired property for equipment to help heat and cool the Town Office.
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Pittston hopes to convert seized property into efficient heat
At a special meeting on Oct. 2, town officials will seek permission to buy a heat pump for the Town Office.
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Kennebec Historical Society honors Ernest Plummer
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s Personnel Committee has picked longtime archivist Ernest L. Plummer, of Pittston, as the first recipient of the society’s newly established W. Scott Hill Service Award. Plummer resigned this month after having volunteered in a variety of KHS positions over 16 years, including two terms as president. He and his […]
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Velma Albert Pittston’s Boston Post Cane recipient
Velma Albert, of Pittston, is the recent recipient of Pittston’s Boston Post Cane. Town clerk Deborah Barry presented Albert with the cane on Sept. 11 at Albert’s home. Selectwomen Jean Ambrose presented her with a plaque in recognition of being the oldest citizen in Pittston, and Selectwomen Jane Hubert presented her with flowers. Velma Branscombe […]
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Pittston’s newly acquired island brings possibilities, problems
Even before they acquired Bodge Sands Island, town officials had been considering developing a parcel of land they acquired through unpaid taxes into a recreation area with access to the Kennebec River.
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Strawberry Pageant winners announced
Pageant participants spent months volunteering, being interviewed and gave time for community service at the fair.
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Ball makes Loyola University Maryland dean’s list
BALTIMORE, Md. — Kathleen Ball, of Pittston, a 2019 graduate, has been named to the 2019 spring dean’s list at Loyola University Maryland. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses […]
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Fair time draws closer in Pittston
The fair, which draws about 8,000 people to Pittston, also draws dozens of volunteers throughout the year to make the annual event go.