Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting

The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.

Three current, former educators vie for 2 spots on the Winthrop School Board

An incumbent board member, a former member and a political newcomer, all with teaching experience, are facing off Nov. 7 in a race for two open seats.

Most central Maine schools to reopen Monday, offer resources for students to deal with Lewiston tragedy

Most schools across the state, which closed Thursday and Friday in wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, are scheduled to reopen Monday, with counseling services and in some cases an increased police presence.

Fire in Winthrop kills 2 dogs while owners were away

The Winthrop Ambulance Service attempted to revive the dogs at the Sturtevant Hill Road home Thursday afternoon, but the efforts were unsuccessful.

Winthrop residents back regulating some moorings

The Mooring Committee, which was formed in July, sent out a survey to assess whether residents want to limit boats from setting anchor, after town councilors repealed an ordinance that sought to do just that.

Winthrop to upgrade emergency communications system for six other central Maine towns

Town councilors voted Monday to buy land that houses Winthrop's emergency communications tower as part of an over $1.2 million update to the service that dispatches first responders for six towns.

Waterville man indicted on 9 charges after drug-fueled joyride in stolen heating oil truck

Court records reveal new details about the police chase of Paul M. Hatch III through Cumberland, Androscoggin and Kennebec counties in September.

Bagel craze spreads through central Maine

Augusta-area residents' appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.

Award-winning journalist and mystery writer Gerry Boyle to speak at Bailey Public Library

Poet Jeri Theriault will give presentation at Bailey Public Library