WINTHROP — Was it a threatening statement by a high school student posted on social media or an ill-advised joke? That’s the question police and administrators of Winthrop High School asked themselves early Wednesday morning, the first day of the school year, when they learned that a senior had written a strange post on Instagram […]
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2018 High School Cross Country Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Keith Weatherbie (first year) Class: A; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: Boys: ninth KVACs, ninth regionals; Girls: 12th KVACs. Returning athletes: Boys: Seniors — Matt Syphers, Carter Shaw, Alec Lawson; Sophomores — Cameron Langlois, Devin Smith. Girls: Senior — Jillian Richardson; Sophomores — Lily Vincent, Johanna Corey Key losses: Russell […]
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WATCH: Gridiron Gurus 2018 Maine high school football season preview
Sun Journal sports writer joined Leavitt coach Mike Hathaway, Cony coach B.L. Lippert, Travis Lazarczyk of the Morning Sentinel and Drew Bonifant of the Kennebec Journal for the season premier of Gridiron Gurus. The panel discussed each classification in Maine high school football, including Class E and the potential for eight-man football.
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Winthrop High School student removed after threat posted on Instagram
WINTHROP — Was it a threatening statement by a high school student posted on social media or an ill-advised joke? That is the question police and administrators of Winthrop High School asked themselves early Wednesday, the first day of the school year, when they learned a senior had written a strange post on Instagram the day […]
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H.S. Football: Ramblers add some big Bulldogs
Hall-Dale High School’s Patrick Rush, left, and Alixx Canwell run a drill last Wednesday at Winthrop/Monmouth football practice in Winthrop. (Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal Photo) Hall-Dale High School’s Patrick Rush, left, and Alixx Canwell play with the Winthrop/Monmouth football squad. They took a break from practicing in Winthrop last Wednesday. (Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal Photo) WINTHROP — […]
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2018 High School Field Hockey Preview Capsules
Edward Little Red Eddies Coach: Kim Joler (first year) Class: A North; Conference: KVAC Last year’s results: 5-10, lost in A North quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors — Megan Steele (M), Kiara Fournier (F), Mikaela Scott (D), Emma Allen (M), Jaylyn Metivier (S), Bella Coluombe (F), Olivia Ross (F); Junior — Anna LeBlanc (D), Jordan Cummings […]
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Winthrop hires former Scarborough High School principal for high school
WINTHROP — The School Committee has hired a former Scarborough administrator to serve as interim principal of Winthrop High School this school year, filling a position that opened earlier this summer. David Creech started the job Aug. 16, after his predecessor, Sarah Landry, spent one school year as principal. In June, Landry accepted a job […]
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2018 High School Golf Preview Capsules
Dirigo Cougars Coach: Butch Mckenna (second year) Class: C; Conference: MVC Last year’s results: 10-0 in regular season; won MVC championship, fifth at state championships). Returning players: Seniors —Sam Holmes, Chandler Redmond, Wyatt Lufkin, Nolan Degroot; Sophomore — Sam Skibitsky Key losses: Jacob Gaudin. Promising newcomers: Senior — Nate Child; Sophomore — Jacob Chow; Freshmen — […]
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2018 Boys Soccer Preview Capsules
Buckfield Bucks Coach: Kyle Rines (seventh year) Class: D South; Conference: East-West Last year’s results: 15-2, lost in D South regional final. Returning athletes: Seniors — Noah Wiley (F), Dylan Harvey (F), Cole Merrill (D), Jacob Toomey (M), Abram Cormier (D), Hunter White (F), Corey Umstead (D); Juniors — Dan Perry (D), Caleb Chabe (M), […]
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival announces award winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival. Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber, the annual event draws hundreds of people to downtown Winthrop each year. From left are painter Irene Duplissis of Auburn, Best in Show; painter Ian Hanks of Standish, Best Artist; and Donald Kerr of Winthrop, Best Crafter […]