Former councilor Rita Moran died unexpectedly in March as a result of an unspecified illness. Winthrop residents will select a candidate Tuesday to fill her seat.
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Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship
Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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University of New Hampshire recognizes local graduates
DURHAM, N.H. — Ten local students graduated in May from the University of New Hampshire. They include Jasmine Taudvin of Gray, Noelle Ballard of Topsham, Rylee Saunders of Jay, Conrad Laroche Albert of Lewiston, Hope Bowen of Lewiston, Katelyn Osgood of Newry, Rebecca Fogg of Turner, Laura Ireland of Wayne, William Rolfe of West Paris, and Hannah McLaughlin of Winthrop. Students graduate after the […]
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Winthrop society to host resident rug artist
Lynda Pratt, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, plans to share her love for rug hooking at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Several years ago Pratt began rug hooking and taking lessons in a person’s private home. Rug hooking soon became her favorite indoor […]
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Winthrop society to host tours of Viles home, gardens
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host an afternoon tour of the Viles House and its gardens on Saturday, June 11, at 71 Stone St. in Augusta. Tours are set for 1-2:30 and 3-4:30 p.m., with a limit of 30 people per tour. This tour is a fundraiser for the historical society. All proceeds […]
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Local students make York County college dean’s list
WELL — Three local students have been named to the 2022 spring semester part-time dean’s list at York County Community College. They are Kathryn Russell of Winthrop, Casey Clark of Auburn and Charity Kidney of Topsham. Part-time study dean’s list recipients cumulatively completed 12 credits total and earned a 3.5 GPA.
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Winthrop student makes York County college dean’s list
WELLS — Kathryn Russell of Winthrop has been named to the 2022 spring semester part-time dean’s list at York County Community College. Part-time study dean’s list recipients cumulatively completed 12 credits total and earned a 3.5 GPA.
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Seasonal businesses in central Maine struggle to find workers as economic conditions improve
The national economy is humming and companies are ramping up hiring, but seasonal businesses in central Maine continue to struggle to find enough help as they prepare for the busy summer months.
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Winthrop High recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Marta Norton has been named valedictorian, and Sarah Adam salutatorian.
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Winthrop society to hold annual plant sale May 21
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to host its annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St.; rain or shine. Members plan to cover the parking lot with plants for event, and will be available to help with plant selection […]