Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash

Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.

Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet

A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.

Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially

Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.

Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools

Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.

Winthrop-based land trust’s education program successful

Local Christmas parades, tree lightings, festivities scheduled

Augusta, Farmington, Gardiner, Madison, Norridgewock, Rangeley, Skowhegan, Waterville, Winthrop and Wiscasset communities plan holiday events.

Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 16-22

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 16-22, 2024.

Sewer rate to jump 7.5% for Winthrop Utilities District customers

The rate increase, to be followed with another hike in 2026, will help pay for extensive upgrades to the district's eight sewer pumps, which are well beyond their projected operating lives, officials said.

Winthrop High School announces first quarter honor roll

Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge

Chief Paul Ferland said he is 'convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.'