The 36th annual Winthrop Arts Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Local artists and artisans will showcase their works. This year’s festival features a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, notecards, photography, wood, metal and fabric arts. For more information, visit winthropchamber.org. Check […]
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More Maine police departments join program for drivers with disorders
The program, which guides officers to interact more safely with people who have emotional, developmental or behavioral disorders, has been adopted by over 30 agencies across Maine so far.
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Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
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Winthrop society to host square dance club members Aug. 8
The Winthrop History Center is set to host members of the Squire Town Squares at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Squire Town Squares members will present a short talk about square dancing in Maine along with a dance demonstration. For those who opt for a […]
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Jay Scout receives Eagle Scout rank
Fournier passed his Eagle Board of Review on Feb. 24, 2022, but because of scheduling challenges, his ceremony was delayed until now.
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Winthrop society sets parking lot yard sale for July 27
Reserve a large space for $20.
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YMCA Camp of Maine to celebrate 50 years of co-ed camping July 27
Established in 1915, the YCamp of Maine has provided access to the outdoors and camping to countless youth from Maine and beyond.
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School budget topic of Winthrop public hearing Monday
Winthrop Public Schools will hold a public hearing set for Monday to answer questions on the $13.7 million budget the Town Council previously voted down.
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Investigators probe cause of fire that destroys Winthrop home
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was called to investigate cause of the blaze, which was reported Friday morning on Yorktown Road.
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Winthrop cemeteries topic of July 11 historical society talk
WINTHROP — A talk on the town’s cemeteries with Robert Pelletier is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. He will share his knowledge of Glenside Cemetery and Winthrop’s other four cemeteries. The talk will be presented by The Winthrop Maine Historical Society. Pelletier has […]