Cobbossee Lake sees worst algae bloom in a decade

An accumulation of algae on the water's surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.

Winthrop student inducted into Phi Kappa Phi society

Tears, laughter at service for Winthrop father and son killed in Lewiston mass shooting

The celebration of life for Bill Young, 44, and Aaron Young, 14, was held at Hope Baptist Church in Manchester on Friday, drawing more than 200 family and community members.

Winthrop student makes Husson University Online’s honors

Winthrop society raffling patriotic rug, drawing Nov. 11

Portion of proceeds to benefit wreaths to be placed at Winthrop area cemeteries.

Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting

The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.

Most central Maine schools to reopen Monday, offer resources for students to deal with Lewiston tragedy

Most schools across the state, which closed Thursday and Friday in wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, are scheduled to reopen Monday, with counseling services and in some cases an increased police presence.

Fire in Winthrop kills 2 dogs while owners were away

The Winthrop Ambulance Service attempted to revive the dogs at the Sturtevant Hill Road home Thursday afternoon, but the efforts were unsuccessful.

Winthrop residents back regulating some moorings

The Mooring Committee, which was formed in July, sent out a survey to assess whether residents want to limit boats from setting anchor, after town councilors repealed an ordinance that sought to do just that.

Winthrop to upgrade emergency communications system for six other central Maine towns

Town councilors voted Monday to buy land that houses Winthrop's emergency communications tower as part of an over $1.2 million update to the service that dispatches first responders for six towns.