Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
Winthrop Maine
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Local students earn collegiate recognition
The following area students earned collegiate recognition. Emerson College BOSTON — Emerson College has announced local students named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. They are: Nicole Levine of Raymond, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in business creative enterprises. Rachel Spear of Farmington, a member of the class of […]
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Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
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Winthrop Middle School names honor students
Trimester 1 of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.
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Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet
A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.
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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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There are more Christmas parades, tree lightings and visits with Santa planned
Several communities plan holiday events.
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Sewer rate to jump 7.5% for Winthrop Utilities District customers
The rate increase, to be followed with another hike in 2026, will help pay for extensive upgrades to the district’s eight sewer pumps, which are well beyond their projected operating lives, officials said.