Police: $1,500 of fishing gear stolen from boats at Winthrop marina

Fishing equipment was taken from two boats moored at the East Winthrop marina Sunday evening, prompting Lakeside Lodge & Marina to beef up security.

Hallowell requiring businesses to enforce mask-wearing guidelines

The order was recommended by the city's Board of Health; hours later, 200-300 people lined Water Street, some without face coverings, to celebrate resident Chris Vallee's release from the hospital following complications from kidney surgery.

PHOTOS: Swimming school

Winthrop Recreation Department teaches young swimmers at town beach.

Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust

Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.

While Augusta has rescinded its coronavirus emergency order, other central Maine municipalities keep theirs in place

Since a July order from Gov. Janet Mills did not include Winthrop, town officials used the community's emergency order last week to enact mask-wearing requirements.

‘We need to get girls racing’ — Winthrop bike program aims to increase participation by women and girls

Pedal Power Winthrop meant to build young bicyclists' confidence.

Bailey Library to virtually host astrophotography presentation

Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision

With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses

Bailey Library to virtually host Maine Guide Earl Brechlin

For Winthrop woman, sharing meals brings connections

Ashley Brown, 31, began offering meals in the early days of Maine's stay-at-home order, and now she has created a community of people who are making neighbor-to-neighbor connections across Maine.