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Budding Writers Shine in Young Writers Contest
The Friends of the Pine Plains Library announced the winners of the Young Writers Contest, open to students in grades six to twelve in the Pine Plains Central School District. Celebrating its 10th year, the contest has awarded over $10,000 since its inception. Founded in 2005, Friends of the Pine...
Attempted murder suspect charged in violent Poughkeepsie attack released on $1,350 bail
Rakim Paulin, 43, was released on Wednesday after the ruling found the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office failed to prosecute the case against the defendant within 90 days while Paulin was behind bars without bail, as required under the state’s new bail reform laws.
Grace Dietrich Takes Center Stage
Grace Dietrich will soon grace the stage at Stissing Center as the lead in the new play “Upstate Untitled.” At 92, Dietrich embodies the character Gloria, an elderly woman confronting the complexities of aging and independence while resisting a move to an assisted living facility. The play, written by veteran playwright Robert Lyons, mirrors aspects of Dietrich’s own life, though Lyons maintains it is a fictional story drawn from various inspirations.
Rylander, Desilets Earn Athlete of the Week Recognition
Runs are the common denominator between this week’s iBerkshires.com/Southwestern Vermont Health Care Athletes of the Week. One prevents them, and the other makes them as quickly as anyone in the county. Monument Mountain sophomore Amelia Desilets was one of just two girls to bring home three titles from Friday’s...
Pine Plains February recorded real estate sales
During the month of February Dutchess County recorded only four real estate transactions in Pine Plains – two residential, one mobile home and a restaurant. The sale of Lia’s Mountain House Restaurant was finally recorded at $625,000. The new owners plan on launching it as a catering and event venue. One of the first parties planned will be the iconic NECC Chef and Farmer Brunch on Sunday, July 21.
South Amenia Church Roast Beef Dinner May 18
AMENIA — Tuck your napkins under your chins. The South Amenia Presbyterian Church has announced that its traditional Roast Beef Dinner will be held on Saturday, May 18. This year it will be take-out only. Dinners will include salad, rolls, mashed potato & gravy, green beans and even home-made...
Amenia Ethics Board holds organizational meeting
AMENIA — A newly organized 5-member Amenia Ethics Board met for its initial meeting on Tuesday, May 7, with the immediate assigned task of updating the 2001 regulations guiding ethical responsibilities and procedures for town employees. Serving on the board are chairwoman Nadine Macura, whose term will expire in...
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