BATON ROUGE, La. — Alex Chamberland of Winthrop was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Chamberland was initiated at MCPHS University. Chamberland is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. […]
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Monmouth police chief leaves post after decade of service
Monmouth Police Chief Kevin Mulherin’s last day was Nov. 12 and a Winthrop Police Department officer will serve as the town’s interim chief until a replacement can be found.
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Winthrop Public Schools to increase substitute teacher pay to be more competitive
Effective Nov. 29, Winthrop is set to boost the daily wage for substitute teachers to $110 from $90 to attract more candidates, putting the pay more in line with surrounding districts.
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Historical society talk to showcase Civil War Winthrop soldier
People can learn about Civil War 1st Lt. Henry Clay Wood, the women who were involved in that war, the uniforms the soldiers wore and much more about residents who heeded the call from President Lincoln during the next Winthrop Maine Historical Society presentation. The talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, on […]
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Amid outbreak, Winthrop Public Schools extend Thanksgiving break
The Winthrop School Committee met Tuesday to discuss options in light of multiple COVID-19 outbreaks since the start of the academic year.
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Winthrop historical society, legion to honor veterans with ceremony
WINTHROP — A Veterans Day ceremony, co-hosted by the Winthrop Maine Historical Society at the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr. American Legion Post 40, is planned for Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center on Main Street. All are welcome to bring a picture of their favorite veteran or veterans from the Winthrop […]
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Winthrop man indicted on charges he shook, severely injured 4-month-old baby
Officials say the baby has been at least partially blinded and is severely brain damaged after Camren L. Breton allegedly shook him.
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Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
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Winthrop schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine for substitute teachers, volunteers
Winthrop Public Schools are looking ahead and discussing what a federal mandate might mean for full-time staff.
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Winthrop and surrounding towns to discuss best ways to eradicate invasive water plant
Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in Cobbossee Lake in 2018, and continues to spread throughout the lake.