Winthrop town manager announces resignation, citing ‘deeply disturbing’ bullying and harassment by detractors

Town Manager Jeff Kobrock, who has come under fire for his handling of a controversial local mooring ordinance over the past year, gave a six-month notice Monday to provide the town with time to find a successor.

Adult education director pitches to Winthrop board possibility of combining regional programs

Josh Farr prompted the Winthrop School Board on Wednesday to discuss combining Gardiner, Winthrop and Regional School Unit 2 to create a regional adult education program.

Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment

Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.

Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades

Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that's likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.

More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget

The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.

Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail

The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.

Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors

Scores treated to a guided glimpse of ‘Christmas Through the Ages’

The program began over 15 years ago at a North Anson library, and has moved throughout Maine historical societies ever since.

Winthrop society to host holiday cookie walk fundraiser Dec. 16, 17

Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance

The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.