WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is set to host Gretchen Legler and Maine State Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will explore living off the grid and making a life on 80 acres in backwoods Maine. The discussion, free and open to the public, is […]
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Western New England University student from Winthrop inducted into national honor society
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nathan Miller of Winthrop was welcomed into Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society on May 4 at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony. Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society that recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, as […]
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All boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters after officials repeal long-disputed restrictions
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has one year to make recommendations on how to proceed.
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Litchfield, Winthrop board races decided by 1-vote margins
A ballot inspection and possible recount is expected in the Litchfield Select Board race, while the Winthrop tally is expected to go uncontested.
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Winthrop society seeks volunteer bakers for Cookie Walk June 16, 17
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks volunteer bakers for its upcoming Cookie Walk, set for Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Items will cost $10 a pound unless marked otherwise. Proceeds […]
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Lakeside Libations and Celebration set for Winthrop Aug. 24
WINTHROP — The annual Lakeside Libations and Celebration is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Winthrop YMCA Camp, 305 Winthrop Center Road Julie Peacock, realtor with Vallee Harwood & Blouin Real Estate, has been named chairperson of the event, as announced by Elizabeth Neale, chairperson of the Friends of the Cobbosseee Watershed […]
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New York woman pleads guilty to hindering apprehension charge linked to Winthrop shooting
Skylee Negron was sentenced Thursday to 18 months, with all but 134 days suspended, in connection with the 2020 shooting of Joshua Martin in Winthrop.
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Winthrop, Monmouth officials to negotiate details of sharing joint police chief
Monmouth Police Chief Paul Ferland, who is currently also the interim police chief in Winthrop, would hold the Winthrop position permanently if negotiations are successful.
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Winthrop library to host meet the candidates event June 8
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library invites the public to meet the candidates whose names will be on the ballot in the Tuesday, June 13 Winthrop town election. All six of the candidates plan to participate in the event, which begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the King Event Room of the Bailey […]
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‘Friends on the 4th’ 5K organizers welcome early registrations
Payment and registration forms must be received by 8 a.m. June 27 to guarantee a T-shirt and gift bag.