Paul N. Hatch III, was sentenced Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after pleading guilty to charges in connection with drug-fueled multicounty chase in a stolen fuel truck in September 2023.
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Winthrop society to celebrate town’s Irish Heritage March 16
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host folk singer Rob Roberts at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The free one-hour concert will feature classic Irish songs with the history of each song presented in between. By the end of the 19th century, the immigrants […]
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Winthrop society to celebrate Irish heritage with folk singer
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is set to host Irish folk singer Rob Roberts at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. In between songs, Roberts will present a bit of the history. He began playing music at an early age and eventually settled into the Celtic […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to kick off lecture series in Winthrop March 14
The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s program is Maine Mammals and Their Habitats (see tklt.org/lyceum). KLT’s lecture series is modeled after the early New England lyceums that began in 1826 in Massachusetts and continued for many years, hosting lectures, debates, and concerts for […]
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Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Kennebec County
More than 6,000 customers lost power Thursday after wind gusts brought a tree down onto a transmission line, forcing Winthrop to close schools for the day.
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Monmouth brothers, Winthrop Scouts, earn Eagle Scout rank
Friends, family, Scouts and local veterans honored Christopher Kirby and Macgyver Blundon at their Eagle Scout ceremony, held Feb. 10 at the Winthrop American Legion Hall. They are not only both Eagles and both members of Winthrop Troop 604, but also brothers who live in Monmouth and attend Monmouth Academy. “Today we have the honor […]
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State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
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Winthrop High School lists honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Liz Roman and Teddy Wagner. Juniors: Ashley Arsenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Izzy Folsom, Logan […]
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Lewiston shooting victim’s memory honored at Winthrop art gallery
The exhibit honoring Peyton Brewer-Ross at the Art:Works on Main gallery will run though February and will potentially spotlight other victims of the Lewiston mass shooting.