County officials are proposing a $14.3 million spending plan, a 5.12% overall budget increase, which could mean nearly a 5.7% hike in what’s raised through property taxes in Kennebec County.
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Winthrop library talk to focus on people, coastal ecosystems
WINTHROP — The Bailey Library will virtually host marine scientist Dr. Heather Leslie at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 28. The event is the fourth part of a yearlong series celebrating Maine women. Leslie will discuss the connections among people and coastal ecosystems, and focus on how marine scientists use a combination of field experiments and […]
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Winthrop spring plant sale planned for May 15
Donations of divided plants are appreciated.
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Winthrop town manager faces claims of ‘bullying’ after 2 employees resign
Members of the town council said no grievances were filed by the employees who resigned, which could have triggered formal council action.
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Winthrop Middle School posts honor roll
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the second trimester.
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Police: 2 men with more than a kilogram of fentanyl arrested in Augusta
Kristopher Churchill, 38, of Bradford and Erick Mejia, 26, of Lawrence, Mass., were arrested Monday after a traffic stop on Interstate 95.
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Winthrop man to delve into importance of local history
The Winthrop Maine Historical Society will host the Zoom event.
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Winthrop’s Anuszewski named MPA Award winner
Kerrigan Anuszewski has been recognized as the 2021 Maine Principals’ Award winner from Winthrop High School. The daughter of Loren and Kristel Anuszewski, she is being recognized for her leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship. Anuszewski serves as the president of the class of 2021 and treasurer for the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. […]
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Winthrop widow seeks more regulation of funeral home vehicles
After her husband died driving one in 2017, Marie Charest wanted to sue her husband’s employer, but soon learned that she couldn’t because workers’ compensation laws bar it unless a company does something that breaks the law.
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Winthrop High School announces top 10 students
Kerrigan Laurel Anuszewski is class valedictorian, and Jacob Murphy Smith is class salutatorian.