The Planning Board has requested more information on a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation off Turkey Lane.
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Southern New Hampshire University names students to president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Lauren LaPlante-Tripp of Sweden; Garth Thompson of Naples; Andrew Gray and Tyler Homer, both of Raymond; Ryan Farrell of Topsham; Marijane Sawyer of Auburn; and Nichole Carter, Nicholas Powers, Emily Willis, Mariah Bicknell, Kanamugire Ishimwe […]
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Southern New Hampshire University recognizes area dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Thirteen local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. They include Kevin Pisani of Bowdoinham; Rebecca Lagoda, Jessica Collamati and Justin Mushrow, all of Bridgton; Christopher Wilcox of Pownal; Bre Beaulieu of Topsham; Shakoria Anderson of Auburn; Samuel Payne of Lewiston; Savannah Albert and […]
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Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
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Winthrop student achieves academic honors at Nichols College
DUDLEY, Mass. — Keegan Choate of Winthrop made the president’s list for the 2022 fall semester at Nichols College. To be included on the list, a student must have a grade point average of 3.85 or higher for at least 12 undergraduate credit hours and must have received no grades below B- during the semester. […]
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Winthrop fundraising group plans to gift $4.5 million athletic complex to town, schools
The group has raised $1.2 million so far, nearly enough to complete the first phase of construction.
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Winthrop town manager announces resignation, citing ‘deeply disturbing’ bullying and harassment by detractors
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock, who has come under fire for his handling of a controversial local mooring ordinance over the past year, gave a six-month notice Monday to provide the town with time to find a successor.
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Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail
The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.
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Winthrop society to host holiday cookie walk fundraiser Dec. 16, 17
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host its second annual Holiday Cookie Walk from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. All items will be individually wrapped, packaged in small bags and displayed on a […]
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Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.