Andrew L. Fertig told authorities he’d made the biggest mistake of his life and didn’t want the woman to die. He faces attempted murder charges, among others.
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Husson University names honor students
Students were named to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for the 2023-24 school year.
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Here’s the best of 2024 in stories, photos in central Maine
An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
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Winthrop Middle School names honor students
Trimester 1 of the 2024-25 academic year.
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Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.
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Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet
A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.
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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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Winthrop-based land trust’s education program successful
The Curtis Homestead Education Program, a long-standing initiative of the Winthrop-based Kennebec Land Trust, concluded this year’s sessions at the historic 360-acre Curtis Homestead property in Leeds. Once the family farm of former Gov. Ken Curtis, the homestead now showcases sustainable forestry, wildlife habitat management, and outdoor recreation. The program, led by seasoned logger Nat […]