Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host a talk about braiding rugs by Nancy Penniman Young from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Young, who has been braiding rugs for more than 65 years, splits her time between Pennsylvania and Maine. Along with her husband, she […]
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Running and funning on the 4th
Winthrop hosts the annual Friends on the Fourth 5K race.
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Despite rainy forecast, Fourth of July celebrations expected to carry on in central Maine
Event organizers in greater Augusta say only heavy rains could put a damper on Independence Day parades and fireworks.
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Augusta tech center inducts new members into national society
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently inducted 27 new members into the National Technical Honor Society. From Cony High School: Sage Fortin, Amanda French, Alivia Maheux, Alex Roberts, Andrew Warhol and Michaela Webber; From Erskine Academy: Samuel Boynton, Alexia Cole, Gavin Cunningham, Brianna Gardner, Tucker Greenwald, Brenden Levesque, Keith Radonis and Emmalee Sanborn; From […]
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Winthrop officials working on houseboat ordinance for town waters
The ordinance would prohibit houseboats from being tethered or moored overnight on the town’s water bodies to preserve water quality and aquatic life.
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Area communities plan celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
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Winthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will pay Kennebec Valley Council of Governments $4,000 for assistance.
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Kennebec Land Trust to launch 35th anniversary trail challenge July 1
The Kennebec Land Trust plans to celebrate its 35th anniversary with a community trail challenge. From Saturday, July 1, to Sunday, Aug. 13, people can explore area trails and properties by hiking, walking, running, biking, swimming or paddling. Local businesses will donate $1 for adults and $5 for children for every mile explored. The donations […]
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Winthrop writer’s book of puns, poems and essays wins indie award
John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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Winthrop library to host talk on living off grid June 28
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library is set to host Gretchen Legler and Maine State Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will explore living off the grid and making a life on 80 acres in backwoods Maine. The discussion, free and open to the public, is […]