When the state announced that Feb. 19 and 20 would be a free fishing weekend, area Scouts donned their winter gear, grabbed their fishing equipment and took to the ice — some even winning area ice fishing competitions, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. […]
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Winthrop student makes Western New England University president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Nathan Miller of Winthrop has been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. Students are named to the president’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
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Ice fishing derby on Cobbossee set for March 5
The second annual Cobbossee Ice Fishing Derby is planned from sunrise to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Cobbossee Lake stretches into Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop. This year the derby will help benefit Cony Project Graduation, the YMCA Camp of Maine and The Friends of The Cobbossee Watershed, according to a news release […]
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Litchfield officials discuss options concerning watermilfoil infestation on Cobbossee Lake
Just one fragment of Eurasian watermilfoil can quickly spread and take over a lake, hurting the aquatic flora and fauna, endangering swimmers, hindering boaters, and reducing property values.
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Local students make Massachusetts university president’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester president’s list at Western New England University. They include Nathan Miller of Winthrop, as well as Andrew Mayo and Kasen Sirois, both of Sidney. Students are named to the President’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or […]
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Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.
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Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
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Winthrop moves forward with matching $1.8 million Winthrop beach, Norcross Point redevelopment grant
The Town Council unanimously accepted a motion to authorize a local match from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for $1,787,017, or half of the project’s costs.
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Winthrop society displays photos from 1952 blizzard
A Winthrop Maine Historical Society business meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, via Zoom. The society is displaying photographs Roland LaVallee of Winthrop took for the Kennebec Journal newspaper, according to a news release from the historical center. The exhibit features the “Blizzard of ’52” when, that Feb. 18, the KJ reported […]
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Forecast calls for rain, sleet, more snow this week in central Maine
While the storm Thursday and Friday is expected to bring 6 to 8 inches of snow, meteorologists say it is unlikely to include strong winds.