Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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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.
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Winthrop-based land trust’s education program successful
The Curtis Homestead Education Program, a long-standing initiative of the Winthrop-based Kennebec Land Trust, concluded this year’s sessions at the historic 360-acre Curtis Homestead property in Leeds. Once the family farm of former Gov. Ken Curtis, the homestead now showcases sustainable forestry, wildlife habitat management, and outdoor recreation. The program, led by seasoned logger Nat […]
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Local Christmas parades, tree lightings, festivities scheduled
Augusta, Farmington, Gardiner, Madison, Norridgewock, Rangeley, Skowhegan, Waterville, Winthrop and Wiscasset communities plan holiday events.
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Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 16-22
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 16-22, 2024.
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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.
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Winthrop High School announces first quarter honor roll
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. High honors Seniors: Ashley Arsenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Cody Cobb, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Riley Fyfe, Will Grant, Logan Harrison, Katherine Hart, Lauren Miller, Anabeth Murphy, Sylvia […]
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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.’
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Winthrop High School Drama Club to presents ‘Clue: On Stage’
WINTHROP — The Winthrop High School Drama Club is set to present “Clue: On Stage” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at the school’s performing arts center, 211 Rambler Road. This fast-paced, who-done-it comedy is based loosely on the movie, which is based on the […]
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Winthrop man sentenced to six years for shaking baby, causing lifelong injuries
Camren L. Breton, 25, assaulted his baby July 21, 2021, shaking him when he was crying and causing damage to his brain and blindness.