SNAPSHOT: Winthrop club makes donation to high school

First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County

Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.

Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area

The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.

After major oil leak shuts down Winthrop library, director hopes to reopen Monday

Last weekend's record-breaking low temperatures turned the oil into sludge, leading to a major oil leak at the library, officials said.

University of Rhode Island recognizes local dean’s list students

Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list

Legislative committee votes to approve free state park access to Indigenous people

The bill is sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop.

Anna Maria College names local dean’s list students

Winthrop student makes Anna Maria College dean’s list

Winthrop brothers, first responders, rescue distressed ducks trapped in downtown stream

Connor Perkins, a Winthrop firefighter, and his brother Cody Perkins, a Winthrop police officer, rescued three ducks trapped against a grate in the mill stream that flows under Main Street, and they also found several dead ducks.