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.

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.

Winthrop High School honor roll

Students recognized for academic achievement for the first quarter.

Winthrop, Maranacook schools report positive COVID-19 cases

Winthrop Public Schools reported its first positive COVID-19 case this week  while Maranacook Community High School in Readfield reported its second.

H.S. football: Leavitt shows it hasn’t lost its touch in 38-18 win over Winthrop/Monmouth

Leavitt quarterback Wyatt Hathaway displays his marksmanship, throwing five touchdown passes.

As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans

While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.

Winthrop High School bringing a drive-in to graduation

The high school opted to use outdoor screens to broadcast the ceremony outside, so all graduates could gather in one place — in a socially distant way — to celebrate the milestone.

Six local students awarded Gardiner Federal Credit Union scholarships

Recipients are Jordan Snell, Caroline Mosca, Lucy Allen, Collin McGarr, Lyle Weinand and Gia Francis.

Elective class teachers are tackling the challenge of distance learning

Instructors in art, music, gym and vocational trades have found ways to keep students engaged.

Winthrop High School lists 2020 graduates