Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
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Tiny Imaginations opens play space for young children in Winthrop
The new play space, which opened earlier this month, is one of only a few like it in central Maine.
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Winthrop School Board takes first steps in search for new superintendent
The board heard a presentation Wednesday from a group that could help conduct the search to replace Jim Hodgkin, who resigned effective Nov. 1.
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State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff
Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.
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First Winthrop Heritage Day set for Aug. 31
For those interested in supporting the event, displaying a car or has a service to offer the event, reach out to Winthrop Heritage Day publicity contact Jennifer Phillips at 224-588-7034 or cobbheritagefarm@gmail.com.
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Winthrop Arts Festival set to feature 18 local artists
The 36th annual festival on Main Street will coincide with the monthly Vintage Vault market on Saturday.
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Debby largely spares central Maine, as summer rain lower than record 2023
The storm clearing the area Saturday was good news for several area events and for viewing the Perseid meteor shower, expected to peak Sunday night.
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Winthrop superintendent resigns, citing widespread ‘displeasure’ with two school board members
Superintendent Jim Hodgkin, who has served the Winthrop Public Schools for four years, will stay on through Nov. 1.
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Winthrop Arts Festival scheduled for Aug. 17
The 36th annual Winthrop Arts Festival is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Local artists and artisans will showcase their works. This year’s festival features a variety of mediums, including painting, watercolors, drawing, prints, notecards, photography, wood, metal and fabric arts. For more information, visit winthropchamber.org. Check […]