Winthrop society to host talk on Grange No. 209 Oct. 17

Maine schools grapple with confusion over lawsuit that challenges new protections against discrimination

Maine's education commissioner says local officials from affected schools may uphold new protections in the Title IX updates because they are already guaranteed under the Maine Human Rights Act.

Five candidates vie for three seats on Winthrop Town Council

The candidates will gather for a candidate forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Bailey Public Library, where each candidate will have the opportunity to answer resident-submitted questions and make opening and closing statements.

Winthrop school budget deficit not expected to affect taxpayers

Interim Superintendent Becky Foley and Nick Poole, Winthrop's finance director, found an additional $275,000 to put toward the budget shortfall.

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 21-27

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 21-27, 2024.

Winthrop officials delay action on $681,000 school budget deficit

Winthrop Interim Superintendent Becky Foley said she found the shortfall last week but wants to be more sure about exactly why the deficit happened before suggesting any budget adjustments.

Island Park Brewing in Winthrop draws from local lake history

The brewery and taproom, which opened in August on the north shore of Cobbosseecontee Lake, take their inspiration from the local history of drinking and dancing.

Waterville’s Central Maine Growth Council distributes $250,000 in business grants

The grant program will accept applications through December.

Central Maine arrest log: Sept. 14-20

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Sept. 14-20, 2024.

Winthrop’s school budget has nearly $700,000 shortfall, interim superintendent says

Interim Superintendent Becky Foley spotted the error in her second week on the job and told the Winthrop School Board Wednesday.