Some school officials cautioned that the policy shift could risk the Winthrop district being added to an ongoing lawsuit against Maine school districts that have implemented similar changes.
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Winthrop Grade School evacuated to high school after smoking HVAC system set off alarms
A smoking air handler in the school’s gym prompted the evacuation which lasted about two and a half hours and delayed pre-K buses.
Winthrop High School Drama Club to presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
WINTHROP — The Winthrop High School Drama Club is set to present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the school’s performing arts center, 211 Rambler Road. This fast-paced, who-done-it comedy is based loosely on the movie, which is based on the […]
Foundation awards 4 Augusta tech center students $1K Toolships
AUGUSTA — Four Capital Area Technical Center students have been awarded $1,000 Toolships from Town Fair Tire Foundation. These scholarships aim to enable the recipients to purchase the tools and equipment necessary to kickstart their careers. Logan Lanphier, a resident of Chelsea and student of Erskine Academy, completed two years in the Plumbing and Heating […]
Winthrop High School awards, scholarships presented during Class Night
Winthrop High School has announced the awards and scholarships given out at the class of 2024’s Class Night on May 31. The Faculty Recognition Award is given to a student, who through perseverance has self challenged to grow and achieve. This year’s winner is Avry Jones. The Stephanie Lunt Memorial Award for Outstanding Sportsmanship is […]
Eben Michaud, Winthrop High School
As a senior at Winthrop High School, Eben Michaud has already started to embark on his next chapter in life. Before he starts college, Michaud will be able to say that he became a medic, went to basic training and visited several countries in Europe. Michaud, 18, joined the Maine Army National Guard in […]
Augusta tech center students receive JP Builders scholarships
Capital Area Technical Center has announced the recipients of the 2024 JB Builders Scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to Luke Johnson and Bennett Ross, who have demonstrated passion, drive, and determination to build successful futures in their chosen careers, according to a news release from the center. Johnson, a senior at Cony High School in […]
Winthrop student named a National Merit Scholarship recipient
Max Cheng, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship recipient. Each year, about 1.5 million juniors take the PSAT. From this pool, the 15,000 highest scorers advance as finalists, with 2,500 ultimately being awarded the National Merit Scholarship. Selection of the scholars from the finalist pool was conducted […]
Capital Area Technical Center names April professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has named two students as its April professionals of the month. Bennett Ross, a senior at Winthrop High School, and Liam Tyce, a senior at Cony High School, have demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, and passion in their respective programs at CATC, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services […]
Winthrop High School names its class of 2024 top 10 scholars
Max Cheng has been named valedictorian, and Jonathan “Teddy” Wagner salutatorian.