Winthrop society to host talk about town’s apple history Sept. 14

The evening event will begin with an apple pie bake off starting at 5 p.m.

New turf project nears completion at Winthrop’s Shuman Field

First games to be played at revamped facility could come in late September.

Winthrop employees improperly accrued more vacation hours than allowed, town manager says

Three former employees, including the former town manager who resigned earlier this year, collectively accrued 795 hours more than allowed and received a collective $51,253 to cover the hours.  

Amy Calder to read from her new book at Winthrop library

Winthrop Sidewalk Art Fair showcases art and community

For 35 years, the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has put on the art festival, which draws people from across the region to Winthrop to see the works of dozens of local artists and showcase what the town has to offer.

Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030

The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s 'Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.'

Winthrop’s Sidewalk Art Festival set for Aug. 19

Three Auburn, Lewiston residents indicted on burglary charges in thefts at numerous businesses

Three people are charged with burglary, including the theft of $1,200 worth of pre-rolled joints from a Winthrop medical marijuana shop.

Large areas of milfoil found in Cobbossee Lake deal latest blow in enduring battle against invasive plant

A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.

Bryant University recognizes local dean’s list students