The acquisition means that the trust has conserved a total of 6,900 acres in the region around the Kennebec River.
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Central Maine municipal officials look forward to getting back on track in 2021
Officials from a handful of local cities and towns said they are hoping to resume work halted by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
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Maine CDC reports 21-case outbreak of COVID-19 at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop
An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Winthrop Middle School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for trimester 1.
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The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Special election set for Winthrop-area state Senate seat, left vacant by new secretary of state
Democrat Craig Hickman and Republicans Earle McCormick and William Guerrette Jr. have said they are interested in seeking the nomination for the District 14 Senate seat vacated when Shenna Bellows was elected secretary of state.
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Bailey Public Library’s virtual programs help keep Winthrop-area residents connected during pandemic
Programs at the library, especially the movie club, have participants looking forward to spirited online discussions with others.
Posted inLocal & State
Winthrop councilors again reject liquor license for Peppers Garden and Grill
A liquor license was denied in 2019 after owner Jonathan Russell was charged with operating under the influence three times earlier in that year.
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Winthrop officials discuss publishing mask-related complaints against local businesses
Town Councilor Barbara Alexander says Winthrop’s emergency management officials should publish face mask-related complaints. Some others on the council said they were not sold on the idea.