In the auditorium at Winthrop High School, Charles Milazzo oversaw his last rehearsal this week as the 84-year-old readied for a farewell performance this weekend.
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Dementia presentations to be offered in 3 communities
“The Aging Brain: A Presentation on Dementia” is set for three area communities. This one-hour seminar aims to help alleviate “dementia worry” (aging anxiety), which develops as fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or related conditions. Speaker Susan Wehry is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, […]
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Winthrop High School recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. High Honors Grade 12: Sam Brito, Max Cheng, Jordyn Kinsman, Chris Pottle, Liz Roman, Bennett Ross, Harold Vance, Teddy Wagner and Grace Woodard. Grade 11: Ashley Arsenault, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Caroline […]
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Winthrop-based trust conducting short survey
The survey will close at the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Historical society to participate in Winthrop Holiday Parade, Santa to visit
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to participate in the annual Winthrop Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce, set for Saturday, Dec. 2. The float will be constructed Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The theme of the WMHS float will be Winthrop’s bicentennial. […]
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Winthrop Town Council votes to form downtown revitalization committee
The 10-person Village Revitalization Committee is expected to update the town’s downtown revitalization plan for the first time in more than two decades.
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Victorian Tea Party set for Dec. 3, volunteers sought for decorating
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans winter fundraiser
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is holding a See’s Candies winter fundraiser online. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards operating expenses. Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day to order Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed wrapped boxes and candy items. People can purchase online from any state and have the product shipped to anywhere […]
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Cobbossee Lake sees worst algae bloom in a decade
An accumulation of algae on the water’s surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.
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Sheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids
The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.