Fishing poles, snowshoes, a telescope — libraries are lending more than just books

'Meeting the needs of the community, regardless of format,' Winthrop library expands its nontraditional lending collection.

Winthrop Summer Festival set for Aug. 17

The annual summer festival will also offer live music, lobster rolls, barbecues, homemade pies and other baked goods.

Lynn Deeves Trio to perform at Norcross Point

They will hold an outdoor lakeside gazebo concert on Aug. 25.

Commentary: Carrie Langevin proud of senior title, second-place finish at Maine Women’s Amateur

Winthrop golfer says champion Jordan LaPlume's final round was "beautiful to watch."

Cobbossee Lake herbicide treatment for Eurasian water milfoil to take place Monday

The Department of Environmental Protection expects the treatment will eradicate invasive Eurasian water milfoil because the plant is not established in the lake.

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Maine author to speak at Bailey Library

Jennifer Richard Jacobson will read from and discuss her critically acclaimed book, “Paper Things.”

Cobbossee Lake to get herbicide treatment to combat Eurasian water milfoil

Successful eradication of the invasive plant is likely because the infestation is not well established, according to Department of Environmental Protection representatives.

Photo: Catching up in Farmington

Two women from Oquossoc and Winthrop meet once or twice a year to catch up in Farmington.

With 150 years combined, four teachers retire from Winthrop High School

In their own words, the outgoing teachers reflect on their careers and give advice to new educators.