Owen Kennedy will headline St. Andrew’s Day concert on Saturday, Nov. 30, in Winthrop.
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Veterans reflect on their service — and the public’s gratitude — at Winthrop breakfast
Four veterans reflected on their time in the Army, Navy and Marines at the American Legion on Sunday.
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‘Backpack’ programs help prevent central Maine students from going hungry
Packages sent home with students offer a discreet way for them to eat on the weekends, and no proof of need has to be shown to get the food.
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Jay woman, Winthrop man indicted in fatal overdoses
A woman from Farmington and a man from Strong died in March.
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Winthrop High School student charged after threatening social media post
Winthrop interim Superintendent Cornelia Brown said the student threatened to “harm students” at the high school early Thursday morning.
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Central Maine schools go beyond the screen to support learning
“If we have the focus of the screen being the thing — we are doing it wrong,” said Matthew Shea, director of teaching and learning for Winthrop Public Schools, “(Devices) should be used as support and as tools, not the focus.”
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Historical horse Winthrop Messenger’s trotting legacy honored
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society recently rededicated a new memorial stone to the standardbred foundation sire, replacing one that went missing last spring.
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The Beet Poets to perform at Winthrop’s Bailey Library
The evening will include poetry, music and storytelling and is set for Sept. 24.
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival winners announced
The festival featured a variety of artists, crafters, live music and gourmet food.
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Winthrop library installs security cameras following increase in vandalism
Vandalism has also been reported on school grounds, Norcross Point and recreation areas, but police chief calls the cases ‘normal nuisance criminal mischief.’