WINTHROP — Secretary of State Shenna Bellows plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22 at the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. The event will kick off the library’s 13th annual Summer Speaker Series. The presentation will focus on the importance of literacy, reading and community; how to […]
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Winthrop soldier recognized for designing national leader’s logo
AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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Winthrop holding special election to fill remainder of late councilor’s term
Former councilor Rita Moran died unexpectedly in March as a result of an unspecified illness. Winthrop residents will select a candidate Tuesday to fill her seat.
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Winthrop resident, Kents Hill School senior earns $5K scholarship
Jackson Melendy of Winthrop, a senior at Kents Hill School in Readfield, was awarded a Mainely Character Scholarship for $5,000. These are awarded annually to Maine high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary concern for others, responsibility, integrity and courage. Jackson was selected from 375 scholarship applicants statewide; his scholarship is sponsored by Market Decisions in […]
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Winthrop nursing home placed on federal ‘special focus’ list
Two patients wandered out of the Heritage Rehabilitation and Living Center last year, and one was killed by a truck.
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Winthrop High School graduate sees need for balance as he prepares for what is next
New graduate Xavier Hodge, who is excited and nervous for the rest of his life, says his high school years taught him about balance, life and death and what he wants to do with his life.
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Local students earn degrees from University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, N.H. — Laura Ireland of Wayne and Hannah McLaughlin of Winthrop graduated in May from the University of New Hampshire. Students graduate after the registrar’s office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. A traditional, in-person commencement ceremony will be scheduled at a date yet to be determined.
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Winthrop society to host resident rug artist
Lynda Pratt, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, plans to share her love for rug hooking at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winthrop History and Heritage Center, 107 Main St. in Winthrop. Several years ago Pratt began rug hooking and taking lessons in a person’s private home. Rug hooking soon became her favorite indoor […]
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Winthrop society to host tours of Viles home, gardens
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host an afternoon tour of the Viles House and its gardens on Saturday, June 11, at 71 Stone St. in Augusta. Tours are set for 1-2:30 and 3-4:30 p.m., with a limit of 30 people per tour. This tour is a fundraiser for the historical society. All proceeds […]
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Summer ushers in new, expanded eateries in central Maine
The unofficial start of summer and what many hope are the later phases of the COVID-19 pandemic are setting the stage for residents and visitors to enjoy an expanded roster of restaurants, food trucks and tasting rooms.