WINTHROP — The Kennebec Land Trust has announced the dates and speakers for its annual conservation lecture series. This year’s in-person program is Maine Medicinal Plants: Cultural Uses, Ecology, & Botany. In an effort to allow physical spacing between attendees, lectures will take place at the Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Way. • Botany […]
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Winthrop’s Ice Out Plunge returns March 19
The eighth Ice Out Plunge event is scheduled to begin at noon Saturday, March 19, at the Winthrop Town Beach, Maranacook Lake, and will be hosted by the Alfred W. Maxwell Jr Post 40 American Legion and Auxiliary. Sponsorship and support of this event is being offered by Winthrop Police, Fire and Safety, Hammond Lumber […]
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Several central Maine schools lift mask mandate, making face coverings optional for students and staff
The state is no longer recommending schools require masks, following updated guidance from the Maine CDC on Wednesday.
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Winthrop society to hold rag doll party, business meeting
WINTHROP — In observance of March as Women’s History Month, local author Karen Richards Toothaker plans to offer an interactive, make-and-take doll party from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Rag dolls have comforted children and taught them how to care for others throughout […]
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Scouts participate in ice fishing weekend
When the state announced that Feb. 19 and 20 would be a free fishing weekend, area Scouts donned their winter gear, grabbed their fishing equipment and took to the ice — some even winning area ice fishing competitions, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. […]
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Winthrop student makes Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nathan Miller of Winthrop has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. Students are named to the president’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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Litchfield officials discuss options concerning watermilfoil infestation on Cobbossee Lake
Just one fragment of Eurasian watermilfoil can quickly spread and take over a lake, hurting the aquatic flora and fauna, endangering swimmers, hindering boaters, and reducing property values.
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Local students make Massachusetts university president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. They include Nathan Miller of Winthrop, as well as Andrew Mayo and Kasen Sirois, both of Sidney. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or […]
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Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.