FRANKLIN, Mass. — Madeline Fenlason of Winthrop has made the 2023 spring semester president’s list. Check out upcoming area events!
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Winthrop High School recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Brook Belz, Sophia Blanco, Isabella Dunn, Amelie Grube, Joshua Hafford, Tyler Shumway and Lauryn Wood. Grade 11: Selma Adam, Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Bennett Ross and Harold Vance and Teddy Wagner. […]
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Rochester Institute of Technology names local dean’s list students
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Twelve local students were named to the 2023-23 spring semester dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology. Josh Waldie of Fryeburg is in the computer engineering program. Dylan Greenberg of Hanover is in the computer engineering program. Garrett Chase of Farmington is in the computer science program. Wesley Dumas of Fayette is […]
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Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
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Winthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will pay Kennebec Valley Council of Governments $4,000 for assistance.
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Kennebec Land Trust to launch 35th anniversary trail challenge July 1
The Kennebec Land Trust plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a community trail challenge. From Saturday, July 1, to Sunday, Aug. 13, people can explore area trails and properties by hiking, walking, running, biking, swimming or paddling. Local businesses will donate $1 for adults and $5 for children for every mile explored. The donations […]
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Winthrop writer’s book of puns, poems and essays wins indie award
John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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Winthrop library to host talk on living off grid June 28
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is set to host Gretchen Legler and Maine State Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will explore living off the grid and making a life on 80 acres in backwoods Maine. The discussion, free and open to the public, is […]
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Western New England University student from Winthrop inducted into national honor society
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nathan Miller of Winthrop was welcomed into Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society on May 4 at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony. Omicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society that recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship, athletics, campus or community service, social and religious activities, as […]
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All boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters after officials repeal long-disputed restrictions
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has one year to make recommendations on how to proceed.