Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area
The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.
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After major oil leak shuts down Winthrop library, director hopes to reopen Monday
Last weekend’s record-breaking low temperatures turned the oil into sludge, leading to a major oil leak at the library, officials said.
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University of Rhode Island recognizes local dean’s list students
KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island has named several local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They include Emily Drappeau of Dresden, Braden Dorogi of Gardiner, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Eljas Bergdahl of Manchester, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, Oliver Blanchard of Pittston, and Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of Readfield. […]
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Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Kora Martel of Auburn, Bella DeVivo of Bethel, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, and Ashley Childs of Norway. Also, Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of […]
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Legislative committee votes to approve free state park access to Indigenous people
The bill is sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop.
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Anna Maria College names local dean’s list students
PAXTON, Mass. — Two local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Anna Maria College. They are Sydney Stebbins of Poland and Raegan Hachey of Winthrop. Anna Maria College awards dean’s list recognition to students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate day program in good standing who have attained in the […]
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Winthrop student makes Anna Maria College dean’s list
PAXTON, Mass. — Raegan Hachey of Winthrop has been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at Anna Maria College. Anna Maria College awards dean’s list recognition to students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate day program in good standing who have attained in the previous semester a GPA of 3.5, with no grade lower […]
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Winthrop brothers, first responders, rescue distressed ducks trapped in downtown stream
Connor Perkins, a Winthrop firefighter, and his brother Cody Perkins, a Winthrop police officer, rescued three ducks trapped against a grate in the mill stream that flows under Main Street, and they also found several dead ducks.
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Controversial Winthrop quarry proposal hangs in the balance after officials delay action on key permit
The Planning Board has requested more information on a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation off Turkey Lane.