More than $38,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The six grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $38,570 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and a $6,250 grant from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation. Grant recipients include: […]
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Winthrop society to hold parking lot party July 23
The Winthrop History and Heritage Center plans to fill its parking spaces with vendors selling their wares during its parking lot party, scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 23, at 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Those interested in being a vendor can reserve a space by calling Natalie Weise at 207-395-5450. The cost […]
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Winthrop library to hold book sale July 23, preview July 22
The Friends of the Bailey Public Library plans to host its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. in Winthrop. The large selection of books includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback, large print, and children books, as well as DVD and audio books, all […]
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With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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Winthrop Middle School lists honor students
Winthrop Middle School has announced the following students were named to its third-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 6: Kaydence Allarie, Isabella Baehr, Riley Blodgett, Caitlyn Dahl, Haven Desrosiers, Samuel Drown, Gracelyn Folsom, Wyatt Grant, Elyse Hinkley, Jessica Kaherl, Phionna Keller, Isabel Lessard, Ellasyn Mannisto, Evelyn Mortimer, Jacob Reily, Kylee […]
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Winthrop High holds Class Night 2022
Winthrop High School held its Class Night 2022 on June 3. The following students received awards and scholarships: Winthrop Sports Boosters: Scholar Athlete Scholarships: Andrew Foster and Madelynne Perkins The Sports Boosters Varsiity Athlete Scholarships: Logan Baird and Averie Silva The Sports Boosters Rambler Pride Scholarship: Lydia Rice and Elle Folsom The Bud Clough Athletic […]
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Winthrop Middle School announces first quarter honor students
WINTHROP — Winthrop Middle School has announced its honor roll students for the first trimester of the 2024-25 school year. High honors Sixth grade: Hannah Bellgarde, Ella Clark, Isaiah Janik, David Laberge, Harper MacArthur, Addilyn Mertzel, Lilly Moody, Jackson Mortimer, Aaron Petkers and Alexis Philbrick. Seventh grade: Oscar Baugher Paige Brennan, Annalyse Chandler, Leah Clark,Aaliviah Crockett, […]
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Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced the following students to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. High honors Grade 12: Sarah Adam, Logan Baird, John Ellis, Justin Health , Xavier Hodge, Muriel Lattin, Marta Norton, Madelynne Perkins, Vanessa Richards Bowden, Averie Silva and Madison Weymouth. Grade 11: Jakob Barrows, Brooke Belz, Sophia Blanco, […]
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Winthrop society to host talk about Tappan Stock Farm on July 14
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to present the stories of life on The Tappan Stock Farm by Kathy Tappan and Natalie Weise at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center on 107 Main St. Tappan and Weise have many memories of the Tappan Stock Farm. During the summer months, Kathy […]
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Proposed Gardiner sewer rate increase wins early support
Proposed 4% increase expected to raise about $52,000 during this fiscal year, which would help pay higher costs during the fiscal year that started a week ago and allow the Wastewater Department to begin saving toward the next phase of its system upgrades.