Tess Gerritsen Winthrop library’s next guest in series celebrating Maine women.
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Kennebec Land Trust’s 2021 lecture series to begin March 18
The Kennebec Land Trust annual conservation lecture series dates and speakers have been announced. Although the trust will not present in-person programs this year, the trust will offer modified introductory Zoom lunch presentations. This year’s lecture series is titled An Introduction to Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology & Botany, according to a news release […]
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Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop
Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
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Cobbossee Lake ice fishing derby nets $10,000 for Project Graduation fund at Cony High School
More than 1,000 participants spanned the whole of Cobbossee Lake on Saturday for an ice fishing derby that drew participants from out of state.
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Winthrop High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the second quarter.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Residents, officials tell police problems prompting calls for reform in Maine too
Central Maine residents, police chiefs and other officials discuss policing in a wide-ranging virtual town hall session.
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Bailey Library continues lecture series with presentation on land conservation
Theresa Kerchner, executive director of the Kennebec Land Trust, will give a virtual presentation on land conservation and stewardship in central Maine at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, hosted by the Bailey Library in Winthrop. The event is the second part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women. Established in 1988, the Kennebec Land […]
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health
Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Woman sought in 2020 Winthrop killing arrested Monday after Waterville traffic stop
Waterville police stopped a car Monday on Cool Street at the request of state police, who took into custody and arrested Kierra Francis, 28, of the Bronx in New York City, and charged her with the felony murder of Joshua Martin, 30, also of New York.