WINTHROP — Bailey Library and Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education are set to offer a job fair at noon Tuesday, June 25, at the library at 39 Bowdoin St. Military recruiters, social service agencies, Jobs for Maine’s Graduates and state representatives will be available. For more information, call Jeannie Sullivan at 207-582-3774. Check out other […]
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Winthrop schools may have to pay if district doesn’t use electric buses that came riddled with problems
The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
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Winthrop society to present talk on Benedict Arnold expedition June 13
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to present a talk by Kenny Wing on the Benedict Arnold expedition in Maine from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wing, 71, is a lifelong native of Eustis, being born right after Flagstaff Lake was created and a […]
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Career fair for students with disabilities, special learning plans draws scores to Auburn college
More than 150 students from 20 schools learned about opportunities after high school.
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Maine Woodland Owners to host tree identification day
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold its first free Tree ID Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at four locations — Searsport, Farmington, Brownville, and Winthrop. During this all-ages event, foresters will guide attendees through Tree ID Trails and demonstrate ways to accurately identify common tree species. Information guides and materials […]
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Winthrop student named a National Merit Scholarship recipient
Max Cheng, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship recipient. Each year, about 1.5 million juniors take the PSAT. From this pool, the 15,000 highest scorers advance as finalists, with 2,500 ultimately being awarded the National Merit Scholarship. Selection of the scholars from the finalist pool was conducted […]
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Still unsafe to drive: Winthrop officials to meet with federal government on flawed electric school buses
After being sent away for repair earlier this year, Winthrop’s four electric school buses have failed inspections after they were returned recently, prompting Maine State Police inspectors to deem them unsafe to drive in their current condition.
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Maine community college students receive Gorman-endowed scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — Twelve Maine community college students received scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman, the longtime president and CEO of L.L.Bean., for the 2024-25 academic year. The students were celebrated May 7 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. This is the ninth year that the scholarship has […]
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Oregon man wanted as federal fugitive arrested in Winthrop
U.S. Marshals said they apprehended Robert Clark, 36, following investigative tips that led to Maine.
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society announces 2024 speaker series
Winthrop Maine Historical Society’s 2024 speaker series is set to run from Thursday, April 11, to Thursday, Nov. 14. The schedule is as follows: April 11 — Arborist Pete Bohman from the Maine American Chestnut Foundation; May 9 — Lynne Roberts Reed and Leon Roberts from Roberts Funeral Home; June 13 — Kenny Wing: Penobscot […]