The town animal control officer says it’s natural for the peacock to associate with turkeys domestically and that it should be able to survive cold weather.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Pittston man charged with drunken driving after cement truck rolls over
The crash on state Route 27 in Pittston on Wednesday resulted in police charging Cory Williams, 39, with operating under the influence of alcohol.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Marks challenging Hanley for his House District 87 seat
Incumbent Republican Jeffrey Hanley is seeking his fourth consecutive term, while Democrat Timothy Marks is hoping for a return to the Maine House of Representatives.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust
Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
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Madelyn Johnson makes Johnson & Wales University dean’s list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Johnson & Wales University student Madelyn Johnson of Pittston, a Tourism & Hospitality major in the College of Hospitality Management, has been named to the 2020 spring term dean’s list. Johnson, a first-year student, is the daughter of Tracy and K.C. Johnson, and a 2019 graduate of Gardiner Area High School. Full-time, […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Pittston Board of Selectmen race draws familiar faces
Greg Lumbert, a former selectman, and Fred Kimball, who ran a year ago, are vying Tuesday for the open select board seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston to weigh budget, ordinances at Town Meeting
The annual budget vote, delayed 16 weeks by the global coronavirus pandemic, will take place in the pulling ring at the Pittston Fairgrounds Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston voters approve budget in shortened Town Meeting
On a motion from a resident, Pittston voters agreed to group the bulk of the warrant articles into one motion and dispense with debate on the town’s proposed budget.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district sets voting, public meeting on the proposed budget
Because of limits on public meetings due to the coronavirus pandemic, the School Administrative District 11’s districtwide budget meeting has been replaced this year with a remote public hearing.
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Pittston Fair canceled for this year, sets sights on 2021
Pittston is the latest fair to announce its cancellation for this year due to ongoing concern about the spread of COVID-19 in Maine. Organizers say they hope to hold some sort of event in the fall.