Owner Kim Phinney says she planned the venture as a way to open a bakery and offer food to downtown workers and residents.
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Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
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Winthrop schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine for substitute teachers, volunteers
Winthrop Public Schools are looking ahead and discussing what a federal mandate might mean for full-time staff.
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Winthrop and surrounding towns to discuss best ways to eradicate invasive water plant
Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in Cobbossee Lake in 2018, and continues to spread throughout the lake.
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Winthrop officials reach consensus on marijuana business fees
The town council did not take any formal action, but plans to vote on a marijuana ordinance in November.
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Winthrop officials discuss possible uses for $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The American Rescue Plan Act requires that all towns obligate this money no later than Dec. 31, 2024, and that it is spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
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Historical society to host tour of Winthrop cemetery
Bailey Public Library Adult Services Librarian Nick Perry and Youth Services Librarian Stacy Tomassone plan a journey into the past, hosted by Winthrop Maine Historical Society, at noon Saturday, Oct. 9. Attendees can learn about the first settlers who came to Winthrop, a Revolutionary War hero and a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, […]
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Winthrop society plans antique appraisal day
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is scheduled to host an antique appraisal day from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, at van der Brew tasting room and deck at 30 Summer St., Winthrop. Appraiser Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries will offer verbal assessments of attic treasures. Each donation of $20 will allow a person […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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Winthrop superintendent urges parents to contact lawmakers to redefine ‘close contact’
Despite a mask mandate and a newly installed air filtration system, Winthrop public schools have at least 50 students in quarantine.