COLCHESTER, Vt. — Lauren McHatten, daughter of Clifford and Lynn McHatten of Winthrop, has been named a writing coach at Saint Michael’s College for the fall 2012 semester. McHatten graduated from Winthrop High School. McHatten, a junior psychology major, was selected from nominees submitted by the college faculty to be one of 27 student coaches. […]
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Sun Journal Boys’ Basketball Overview
KVAC Edward Little and Lewiston locked horns in an unforgettable Eastern Maine quarterfinal game in February, and there’s no reason to think that the Red Eddies and Blue Devils won’t return to Augusta this season. EL won that showdown after an up-and-down regular season. Three starters return, including Quin Leary, who has the potential to […]
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Art exhibit applications TOPSHAM — Topsham Public Library is accepting applications for the annual art exhibit, “The Joy of Art.” The deadline for the submission of applications is Dec. 21. The annual juried art exhibit features original artwork by year-round Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including mixed media, […]
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New England Cross Country Championships: Telstar’s Holt-Andrews finishes fifth
CUMBERLAND — Josef Holt-Andrews knew in order to have a good finish Saturday, he needed a good start. It couldn’t just be a normal strong kick from the starting line. It needed a little extra exertion that could get him out ahead of a pack of 260-plus runners. The Twin Brooks course quickly funneled the […]
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Cross country: Lewiston is ready to run
LEWISTON — It is beginning to look a lot like indoor track season. With plummetting temperatures and varied precipitation this week, the Lewiston High School cross country team was forced indoors as it prepared for Saturday’s New England Cross Country Championships. “It kind of feels like we’re in indoor track season already and indoor track […]
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Trust director to discuss state farming issues
WINTHROP — The Bailey Public Library will host Maine Farmland Trust Executive Director John Piotti for a presentation and discussion on the state of farming and how farming can become the centerpiece of a sustainable future for Maine. The event will take place in the historic reading room of the library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]
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Youngsters donate to Humane Society
LEWISTON – The primary support for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. Items recently donated to the shelter will help with the care of the thousands of unwanted animals the Humane Society helps each year. On Aug. 6, Ian Fuller of Winthrop presented GAHS with […]
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Businesses invited to adopt a pole for Christmas
WINTHROP — Winthrop Lakes Region businesses and organizations will enliven and support the holiday atmosphere in Winthrop through the “Adopt-a-Pole” Program. The Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce supplies and installs lighted holiday wreaths on poles that businesses and organizations can “adopt” for $50. Each pole that is “adopted” gets a sign to identify the […]
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Participants sought for Winthrop Holiday Parade
WINTHROP — The Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for the 28th annual Holiday Parade in Winthrop on Saturday, Dec. 1. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m., with participants lining up at the top of Main Street at 2:30. The storm date will be Dec. 2. Classic cars, dance troupes, floats, […]