Winthrop
Donations for pets
On Nov. 14, Sam Fuller of Winthrop presented the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society with the donations from his ninth birthday party. Sam, a third-grade student at the Winthrop Grade School, asked for donations for the pets in lieu of gifts. The items donated will help with the care of the thousands of homeless animals the […]
Students create ornaments to aid elderly citizens
HALLOWELL — Since 1998 Spectrum Generations has worked with local partners on a special project to remember those who are elderly and frail. The Meals on Wheels Christmas Ornament Project continues to be a success thanks to the generosity of the community. Individuals, businesses or organizations purchase handmade Christmas ornaments crafted and donated by local […]
Boys’ basketball notebook: Four times the sting in Hornets’ lineup
In an era of cold shooting and zone defense, it’s almost impossible to beat the box score Leavitt constructed Tuesday night in a boys’ basketball showdown at Medomak Valley. Twenty points by sophomore Andrew Middleton. Nineteen for four-year starter Jordan Hersom. Tyler Walton turned in 18 from his point guard spot — oh, not to […]
Thomas C. Sturtevant
WINTHROP — Thomas Charles Sturtevant passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 7, at his home. Tom, a long-time resident of Winthrop, successfully touched many lives in multiple roles — educator, peace and community activist, volunteer, husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor — throughout his 83 years. A full obituary is available at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.
2012 Sun Journal Ski Overview
2012 Alpine Skiing Overview Class A A normally deep local field in Class A alpine racing is about as thin as it has been in recent memory this year. That’s not to say that the traditional powers at Edward Little, Mt. Blue and even Oxford Hills aren’t going to make some noise, but it’s going […]
Republicans won’t support LePage’s cut to elder care facilities
AUGUSTA — The co-chairman of the Legislature’s budget committee said his Republican colleagues can’t support one of the largest and most controversial cuts in Gov. Paul LePage’s Department of Health and Human Services budget proposal. Rep. Patrick Flood, R-Winthrop, the House chairman of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, said Tuesday Republicans won’t back the governor’s plan […]
Local students enroll at Unity College
UNITY — The following local students will attend Unity College for the upcoming spring 2012 semester. Twenty-one students in all, from across the country, will join the community at America’s Environmental College in January including Theresa Mosher of Wilton, Kristen Remaly of Winthrop and Dawn Walls of Industry. All incoming students will kick off their […]
Local students perform in USM ensembles
PORTLAND — Local students recently performed as part of the University of Southern Maine School of Music student ensembles. As the only School of Music in a public university in New England, the school features a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars and mentors. More than 100 concerts and events are presented each academic year; […]
Author offers glimpse into rural communities
WINTHROP — Maine writer Shonna Milliken Humphrey will appear at the Bailey Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. Humphrey will speak about her new book, “Show Me Good Land,” which details the gritty underside of northern Maine’s impoverished rural communities. The book is set in fictional Fort Angus, a once large and flourishing […]