Winthrop

Carleton Woolen Mill in Winthrop represents many years (almost 150) of textile manufacturing. It is for that reason that the downtown mill buildings have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

There was a fire in Winthrop (Jan. 10) this morning just after 8 am. The Rt. 100 apartment blaze is believed to have started when a basement heater caught fire.

A very touching video has been produced remembering Ghislain "Gus" and Casey Cloutier of Winthrop. The father and son died in a car crash in Leeds on Dec. 30.

29-year-old Justin Lebourdais wanted to get his wife a gift (he says). That's why he allegedly broke into a Morton Street Residence in Winthrop on December 19th. After Lebourdais' visit, the home was missing a handgun, jewelry, some electronics and a lime green t-shirt with the word "Gymnast" on it.

Scarborough, Camden Hills and Winthrop scored State Championships in High School Team Golf Saturday at the Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro.

Have a good time and help out a great organization, Saturday, Sept. 13, 10 am to 4 pm at the 'Family & Friends of PALS Day!' It's a benefit for the PALS No-Kill Animal Shelter, 188 Case Road, Winthrop.

17-year-old Kelsey Stoneton of Winthrop died suddenly early Saturday (Aug. 2) morning after collapsing Friday (Aug. 1) because of a pulmonary embolism. What a horrendous shock for the family and the community.

Make plans to attend one or all of the FREE events at the 5th annual 'Concerts at Norcross Point' this summer. All concerts (Except August 16) are Sundays from 2pm-4pm. All shows are dependent upon the weather. This year’s talent includes quite a few new acts and some excellent jazz.

Firefighters from Winthrop and 3 area communities, Monmouth, Manchester and Augusta, battled an early morning (May 31) blaze in town. Winthrop Fire Chief Dan Brooks told WCSH that 4 people are very lucky to have escaped.

The water was absolutely cold, but the hearts were very, very warm. What a wonderful turnout today (April 5) for the first 'Ice Out Plunge' at the Winthrop Town Beach on Maranacook Lake in Winthrop, ME.

We love supporting Special Olympics Maine and the Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run every year on the Moose during our annual 'Request-a-thon.' Through the years, with your help, we have raised tens of thousands of dollars. Now, we get to help out with a brand new exciting event. It's the very first 'Ice Out Plunge.' Join us Saturday, April 5 at Winthrop Town Beach, Maranacook Lake.

The Winthrop Police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store early Tuesday (March 4) morning. Police Chief Joseph Young, Sr. described the robber as wearing pajama bottoms and a white mask.

Support the Monmouth and Winthrop basketball teams as they face off in the fight against cancer with 'Hoops for Hope.' The two schools will join forces Thursday, Dec. 12 at Monmouth Academy, Academy Street, Monmouth.

What are the best towns in Maine for young families. According to Nerd Wallet, 2 municipalities in Kennebec County made their Top 10 list.

Elizabeth McKenney has, once again, organizes a great line up of concerts at Norcross Point, on Bowdoin Street, in Winthrop. The shows are free and can be viewed on land or aboard a boat on Maranacook Lake. These waterfront concerts happen from 2 to 4 every Sunday (weather permitting) and are sponsored by the town of Winthrop along with Kennebec Savings Bank and Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union

Winthrop police say four masked men barged their way into an elderly woman's apartment last weekend. The men knocked on the her door just after midnight on Sunday. When the 71 year old answered, the men forced their way in. They left after the woman gave them money from her purse. Police suspect the burglars were looking for prescription drugs.