BURLINGTON, Vt. — Ryan Lutrzykowski, of Winthrop, and Isobel Straub, of Rangeley, who along with 10 groups and about 100 participants, participated in the University of Vermont Alternative Spring Break program, a student-led, weeklong program that provides UVM students with an opportunity to travel and involve themselves in service-work focused around a number of social […]
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Early morning structure fire kills two pets
The Boot Cove Lane home is considered a total loss.
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After studying abroad in Italy, Winthrop native urges connection
Jada Choate, a 2016 Winthrop High School graduate, spent the fall studying in Florence, Italy, and found meaningful connections despite language barriers.
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Dufour participates in Alternative Spring Break
BOSTON — Leah Dufour, of Winthrop, was one of 10 Emmanuel College students who recently participated in the College’s annual Alternative Spring Break trip to Houston, Texas. The week-long, faith-based service trip was held during the college’s traditional spring break that bridges volunteer work with education and reflection on larger social issues. The group spent […]
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Winthrop hires new town manager who previously held the job in Gardiner
Jeffrey Kobrock, the former Gardiner city manager with experience working for Midcoast development and municipal organizations, will begin managing Winthrop on April 1.
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Lakes Region Forum to feature Michael Miclon
WINTHROP — The Lakes Region Forum is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the King Event Room at the Bailey Public Library on 39 Bowdoin St.. Michael Miclon, executive/artistic director for Johnson Hall, will present the talk “Vaudeville in Maine.” The program will take place according to a news release from […]
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‘It’s about life safety’: Winthrop starts conversation about sprinkler ordinance
The town’s fire chief asks officials to consider mandatory sprinkler installation in new subdivision homes and multi-family complexes.
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Central Maine organizations suffering declining membership
Members of the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers, the Grange and Ancient Ones say that younger people have less ‘discretionary time’ to take part.
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Client Assistance Program available in Winthrop
The Client Assistance Program, a federally funded, statewide, advocacy program, provides information, referrals and advocacy to people with disabilities, who are applying for or are receiving services the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Independent Living Program, according to a news release from C.A.R.E.S. Inc., 134 Main St., […]
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Across Maine, prices for the same medical procedures are often staggeringly different
Low patient volumes and scarce competition among providers help make the state one of the most costly for health care in the U.S.