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Historical society to participate in Winthrop Holiday Parade, Santa to visit
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to participate in the annual Winthrop Holiday Parade, sponsored by the Winthrop Area Chamber of Commerce, set for Saturday, Dec. 2. The float will be constructed Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The theme of the WMHS float will be Winthrop’s bicentennial. […]
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Winthrop Town Council votes to form downtown revitalization committee
The 10-person Village Revitalization Committee is expected to update the town’s downtown revitalization plan for the first time in more than two decades.
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Victorian Tea Party set for Dec. 3, volunteers sought for decorating
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans winter fundraiser
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is holding a See’s Candies winter fundraiser online. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used towards operating expenses. Friday, Dec. 1, is the final day to order Christmas- and Hanukkah-themed wrapped boxes and candy items. People can purchase online from any state and have the product shipped to anywhere […]
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Cobbossee Lake sees worst algae bloom in a decade
An accumulation of algae on the water’s surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.
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Sheepscot Valley school district opens day care for teachers’ kids
The effort by Regional School Unit 12 is meant to help attract and retain teachers amid statewide staffing shortages.
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Phi Kappa Phi honor society inducts local students
BATON ROUGE, La. — Two local students recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. They are Megan Chamberland of Winthrop, who was initiated at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; and Nicole Hernandez of Waterville, who […]
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Husson University Online lauds local students’ achievements
BANGOR — Two local students have been recognized for academic achievement by Husson University Online for Term 1 of the 2023-24 academic year. The are Brooklyn Gaghan of Winthrop, honors; and Michaela Gardner of Gardiner, president’s list. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Tears, laughter at service for Winthrop father and son killed in Lewiston mass shooting
The celebration of life for Bill Young, 44, and Aaron Young, 14, was held at Hope Baptist Church in Manchester on Friday, drawing more than 200 family and community members.