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1 person injured in Winthrop crash

by MWC Bot May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

The two-vehicle accident occurred on U.S. Route 202 Monday afternoon.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Winthrop parents fear cuts to music, sports, activities at local schools

by Charles Eichacker May 21, 2017May 22, 2017

The proposed cuts are part of a $10.9 million budget that will be discussed at a Town Council meeting Tuesday night.

Local & State, News

In Winthrop Town Council race, 7 candidates vie for 2 seats

by Charles Eichacker May 19, 2017May 19, 2017

The winners will join a council that is, at the moment, locked in tense discussions with the Winthrop School Department about the size of next year’s budgets.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Stand-up comic returning to Winthrop High School for show this weekend

by Charles Eichacker May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

The show will raise money to help pay for an alcohol-free party for the Winthrop High School class of 2021.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

No ‘easy pill to swallow’: Winthrop officials advised to borrow $2 million to solve funding problems

by Charles Eichacker May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

The Town Council is scheduled to discuss the proposal May 8 and 15.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Winthrop woman who killed 67-year-old in crash tells judge, ‘I’m not a lost cause’

by Betty Adams May 2, 2017May 3, 2017

Alyssa Marcellino, 25, is heading back to jail for six months after violating the terms of her probation imposed after she was convicted of causing a fatal Monmouth crash in 2014.

Business, Local & State, News

Winthrop chamber to host organic farmers

by Staff report April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Cranberry Rock Farm Owners Ron DiGravio and Cindy Townsend will talk about certified organic and locally grown food at a May 4 chamber breakfast.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Winthrop teen charged with parents’ murder faces hearings on prosecution as an adult

by Betty Adams April 24, 2017January 12, 2018

The state is seeking to prosecute Andrew Balcer, 18, as an adult, but that determination will come after the court considers a psychological evaluation of the teenager, who was 17 at the time of the killings.