The incident at Norcross Point was reported as arson and is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
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Winthrop library to host talk by paranormal investigator Sept. 28
WINTHROP — Paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bailey Library at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will focus on supposed extraterrestrial sightings and abductions in what are known as “UFO hotspots” around New England. Slevik is a researcher, writer and podcaster whose work […]
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Simmons University names local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Six local students were named to the 2022 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University. They are: Kaili Shorey of Vassalboro; Abigail Bloom and Amanda Farrington, both of Waterville; Maddie Beckwith of Winslow; and Allyson Cunningham and Pearl Bechard, both of Winthrop. To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a […]
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Winthrop Area Rotary Foundation makes final donation before closing: $10,000 for food pantry freezer
The donation was made in honor of the late Charlie Gove just before the foundation dissolved due to a lack of membership.
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Winthrop society accepting space reservations for Sept. 17 lawn sale
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society is offering a space to bring items to set up and sell during a lawn sale this month. The sale is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. The cost is $20 per vendor space. To reserve […]
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Winthrop-based chorus begins fall rehearsals Sept. 6, welcomes new members
CODA Chorus plans to begin its fall rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Winthrop United Methodist Church on Main Street. The community chorus, which is entering its 56th year, welcomes singers high school age and up. Rehearsals are each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The chorus will receive new members for the […]
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Winthrop talk to cover town’s apple history
WINTHROP — Kerry Wilkins-Demming plans present a “History of Apples in Winthrop: What We Know and What We Don’t Know,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The talk will take place at at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. Wilkins-Demming, who lives in East Winthrop, will talk on the early history of […]
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Readfield not seeing influx of boaters in wake of controversial Winthrop mooring ordinances
The town first discussed the issue in July when some residents showed concern that Winthrop’s recent ordinance could result in an increase of moorings in Readfield, which is considering its own rules.
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Winthrop school district adopts COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year, drops remote learning option
The rules build upon recently updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Maine author to give talk about her debut novel
W.S. Winslow will give a talk focused on her debut novel “The Northern Reach,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Bailey Library in Winthrop. The website Boston.com recently praised the book for its “sweeping, haunted, hilarious and sad tales,” while Macmillan Publishers praised the novel in a review as a “breathtaking debut.” […]