Author Kerri Arsenault will give a presentation focusing on her new book, “Mill Town,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, at the Bailey Library in Winthrop. The event is the seventh part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women that will run through 2021. Her book is one of O Magazine’s Best Books of […]
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School may be out, but central Maine organizations ensure students get meals
According to the National Summer Food Service Program, there are at least 400 free food sites in Maine.
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Emergence of browntail moths across central Maine shows growing scope of outbreak
While the moths do not pose the same risk as the caterpillars, with their toxic, rash-causing hairs, the moths clearly illustrate the spread of the invasive species into central Maine.
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Maine summer camps see record numbers, but not without some hiccups along the way
Most summer camps across the state will not open at full capacity, and many are working through food supply issues and worker shortages.
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Hot weather sends central Mainers searching for relief
Summer’s first hot spell brings humid conditions to region, sending people scrambling for ways to beat the heat, which is expected to moderate for the Fourth of July weekend.
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How to return: Central Maine schools considering many options for next fall
With coronavirus restrictions being lifted, some schools have a sense of what students should expect when they return, while others are waiting for more guidance in the coming months.
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Winthrop to vote on proposed $12.03 million school budget
Public school officials propose $5,119 decrease to current spending for 2021-22.
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Winthrop students, garden club plant pear tree
The Kennebec Valley Garden Club, in collaboration with Jeff Ladd, principal at Winthrop Elementary School, and students of Jinny Bryant’s kindergarten class, planted an ornamental flowering pear tree on the school grounds May 27 in commemoration of Arbor Day. The project is “Carbon Sequestration” and the celebration of trees. Karen Foster, chairwoman of the horticulture […]
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Winthrop council adopts $16 million municipal, school budget plan
Expenses in Winthrop’s budget are up by $614,538, or a 3.84% increase over last year.
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Winthrop High School ceremony celebrates graduating seniors
Senior class of 53 gathers Sunday for commencement at newly named David J. Poulin Gymnasium, making memories that will launch the next phases of their lives.