Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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Husson University Online celebrates achievements of local students
BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Kellsie Shaw of Harrison, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in business administration. John Wright of Winthrop, president’s list, […]
Winthrop School District one of several to report issues with new electric school buses
Two of Winthrop’s brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.
As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency
Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
Volunteer bakers sought for cookie walk
Volunteer bakers are sought for The Winthrop Maine Historical Society Cookie Walk. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec. 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Drop off of cookies is requested between 10 a.m. and 6 […]
Monmouth Community Players to hold ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ auditions
The Monmouth Community Players plans to hold auditions this month for its first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church, 10 Bowdoin St. Rehearsals will be from 6-8:30 […]
Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
Winthrop High School recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Liz Roman, Bennett Ross, Harold Vance, Teddy Wagner and Grace Woodard. Grade 11: Ashley Arsenault, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline […]
Historical society to participate in Winthrop Holiday Parade, Santa to visit
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to participate in the annual Winthrop Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce, set for Saturday, Dec. 2. The float will be constructed Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The theme of the WMHS float will be Winthrop’s bicentennial. […]
Winthrop Town Council votes to form downtown revitalization committee
The 10-person Village Revitalization Committee is expected to update the town’s downtown revitalization plan for the first time in more than two decades.