AUGUSTA — Taking place at the Augusta First Church of the Nazarene, a merit badge college for the Boy Scouts was held by volunteer Scouting leaders of the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The event was held on two days, spanning across two months. The first half of the Merit Badge College was held Feb. […]
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East Winthrop cat shelter to hold Kitten Kerplunk benefit May 13
Participants are asked to gather donations from as many sponsors as possible before the event.
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Winthrop student receives high school Principal’s Award
Amelie Grube of Winthrop, a senior at Winthrop High School, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Jay Dufour. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Winthrop High […]
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Augusta-area school districts plan to use new funding from state to lessen taxpayer burden
Though most school budgets are still being finalized, officials have signaled their intent to use funding from the state’s recent calculation error to reduce the amount they must ask municipalities to raise through taxes.
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Winthrop’s van der Brew to continue serving up drinks as new owners take over
The six new owners are set to begin Saturday while founder Kim Vandermeulen will work with them as a consultant. The craft brewery and tasting room officially changes hands this summer.
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Craft beverage makers across central Maine put down roots
For Absolem Cider Co., Run Amok Mead and Sidereal Farm Brewing, digging in and growing their craft beverage businesses is as important as the drinks they are making.
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Winthrop student receives Palmer College of Chiropractic degree
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Shelby Patten of Winthrop graduated Feb. 24 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Winthrop Middle School names honor roll students
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Grade 6: Cooper Allen, Emma Anderdson, Meredith Brennan, Gavin Brown, Liam Bureau, Phaedra Cleary, Parker Dow, Elexis Elian, Johnnie Fichthorn, William Hooper, Logan Lan, Lincoln MacArthur, Brayden McCafferty and Drew Mertzel. Also, […]
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Augusta library to offer student loan basics Q&A March 23
AUGUSTA — Sophie Laing, staff attorney and student loan specialist at Pine Tree Legal Assistance, plans this month to present the basics of student loans, repayment options, opportunities for forgiveness or cancellation based on disability, profession, or school misconduct, and the rights as a student loan borrower. The free event will be held at 1 […]
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Two local students make Bryant University dean’s list
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Two local students have made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Bryant University. They are Jonathan Christopher of Oakland and Aidan Knowlan of Winthrop. To earn a place on the dean’s list, students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. Check out […]