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 […]
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Firefighter indicted on charges of stealing more than $12,000 from Winslow Fire Association
Shawn Stetson indicted by Kennebec County grand jury.
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Career fair for students with disabilities, special learning plans draws scores to Auburn college
More than 150 students from 20 schools learned about opportunities after high school.
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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 […]
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Maine Woodland Owners to host tree identification day
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold its first free Tree ID Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at four locations — Searsport, Farmington, Brownville, and Winthrop. During this all-ages event, foresters will guide attendees through Tree ID Trails and demonstrate ways to accurately identify common tree species. Information guides and materials […]
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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 […]
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Still unsafe to drive: Winthrop officials to meet with federal government on flawed electric school buses
After being sent away for repair earlier this year, Winthrop’s four electric school buses have failed inspections after they were returned recently, prompting Maine State Police inspectors to deem them unsafe to drive in their current condition.
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Maine community college students receive Gorman-endowed scholarships
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME — Twelve Maine community college students received scholarships in honor of Leon A. Gorman, the longtime president and CEO of L.L.Bean., for the 2024-25 academic year. The students were celebrated May 7 in an online event with Gorman family members and L.L.Bean leadership. This is the ninth year that the scholarship has […]
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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 […]
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Oregon man wanted as federal fugitive arrested in Winthrop
U.S. Marshals said they apprehended Robert Clark, 36, following investigative tips that led to Maine.