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.
Capital Area Technical Center recognizes January professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has named its January professionals of the month. Bret Breton — Culinary Arts Enthusiast from Pittston Breton, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, has been selected for his dedication to the Culinary Arts program. Embracing the hands-on approach, Breton, currently in his second year, not only led his ProStart Management […]
Electric school bus discussion has social media firing on all cylinders
Arguments — in favor and against — dominated Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal Facebook pages after SAD 17 school board directors vote to apply for E/V transportation grant.
Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
Winthrop seeks climate resilience funding, eyes collaboration with Monmouth
At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
New year, new snow for central Maine as storm brings snow and wind
The storm, which was expected to reach central Maine early Sunday morning, is the first of three possible storms expected to reach central Maine this week.
Husson University Online recognizes students for academic achievement
BANGOR — Husson University Online recently named the following local students to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for Term 2 of the 2023-24 academic year. Kyle Duelley of Fairfield, dean’s list, Bachelor of Science in healthcare administration and public health. Christy Parker of Monmouth, president’s list, Bachelor of Science in psychology. Dana Plummer of […]
Winthrop School District one of several to report issues with new electric school buses
Two of Winthrop’s brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.
As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency
Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.