The recent discovery comes months after Maine legislators passed a law requiring the cleaning, draining and drying of boats to curb the spread of invasive plants.
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Winthrop’s Sidewalk Art Festival set for Aug. 19
Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce’s 35th annual Sidewalk Art Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. More than 30 local artists and artisans will showcase their painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, photography, wood, metal, and fabric arts, according to a news release from Linda Easterbrooks, executive director with the Winthrop […]
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Massachusetts man indicted on charges he assaulted woman at Winthrop campsite
William J. Heil IV, 46, allegedly beat and strangled a Winthrop woman and is facing aggravated assault and domestic violence charges.
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Local St. Lawrence University students make dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named five local students to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. Ben DeBiase of Carrabassett Valley, a member of the class of 2026, attended Mount Abram Regional High School in Strong. Eryn Kaloustian of Hallowell, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in finance, attended Camden Hills […]
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Trio indicted on burglary charges for allegedly targeting numerous businesses, disabling security systems
Three people are charged with burglary, including the theft of $1,200 worth of pre-rolled joints from a Winthrop medical marijuana shop.
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Beverage makers, enthusiasts to flock to Augusta as Kennebec River Brewfest returns
The annual event, put on by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, draws people from across Maine and New England to try out the latest from craft beverage makers from across the state.
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Large areas of milfoil found in Cobbossee Lake deal latest blow in enduring battle against invasive plant
A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.
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Winthrop society to host talk on Cobbossee Lighthouse Aug. 10
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host a talk by Jack Schrader, titled “Cobbossee Lighthouse: A Beacon for all on Ladies Delight Island in Winthrop, Maine,” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. On Ladies Delight Island in Cobbossee Lake in Winthrop stands the white and […]
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Kennebec county teams seek orders for fall community build season
The deadline for having windows measured is around Sept. 30.
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Seven members appointed to Winthrop Moorings Committee
The committee is expected to explore whether the town needs a mooring ordinance and, if so, what it should accomplish.