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Winthrop officials discuss publishing mask-related complaints against local businesses

by Sam Shepherd December 10, 2020December 11, 2020

Town Councilor Barbara Alexander says Winthrop’s emergency management officials should publish face mask-related complaints. Some others on the council said they were not sold on the idea.

Franklin, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal

Winthrop man pleads guilty to charges in connection to fatal overdose in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

Alexander Meader, 28, was sentenced to serve 18 months of two concurrent, five-year sentences. The sentences will be served at the same time.

Business, Local & State

Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic

by Sam Shepherd November 12, 2020November 14, 2020

The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.

Encore

Environmentalist Steve Brooke to give online presentation

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Bailey Library

Local & State

Winthrop’s four sets of father-son firefighters define service to community

by Sam Shepherd November 8, 2020November 8, 2020

Fire Chief Dan Brooks said about one-third of his department is made up of father-son firefighters, which is key to keeping the volunteer department staffed.

Encore

NYT bestselling author Scott Douglas to give virtual presentation

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

WINTHROP — Writer Scott Douglas will give a virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, hosted by the Bailey Library. The event is part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine’s bicentennial that explores outdoor recreation in Maine. The public is invited to attend via Zoom by visiting baileylibrary.org/athome and navigating to the “Virtual Events” […]

Local & State, Maine Crime

Man killed at Winthrop mobile home park was shot

by Keith Edwards October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

The victim has been identified as Joshua Martin, 30, formerly of Rochester, New York, who was last known to be staying in the Augusta area, according to officials.