With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, communities and families are finding new and less risky ways to celebrate the holidays.
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Advent wreath making opportunities planned for Winthrop, Hallowell, South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth
The Hallowell and Winthrop events will be held Sunday, Nov. 22, at two of St. Michael Parish churches.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime
Winthrop man sentenced to 15 years for firearm
Jonathan Bowers, a convicted felon, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Behavioral health to host comedy show fundraiser Dec. 5
Kennebec Behavioral Health will host its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser “A Night In” featuring stand-up comedian group the River Comics at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, via Zoom. KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of the River Comics who will put on a […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Upstream’s Steve Brooke to give talk Nov. 17 via Zoom
Slideshow presentation will cover the history of Cobbossee waterway, and more.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop, Maranacook schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Winthrop Public Schools reported its first positive COVID-19 case this week while Maranacook Community High School in Readfield reported its second.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop’s four sets of father-son firefighters define service to community
Fire Chief Dan Brooks said about one-third of his department is made up of father-son firefighters, which is key to keeping the volunteer department staffed.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Ron Kley to give Zoom talk Nov. 12
Presentation hosted by Winthrop Maine Historical Society.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Trunk-or-treat gatherings, haunted car wash headline central Maine Halloween events
With pandemic restrictions discouraging trick-or-treating, local businesses and organizations are planning a variety of activities for children.