Winthrop, Maine

05/13/2026

The Winthrop Public Schools Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Town Office, 17 Highland Ave. The meeting is open to the public, which may also participate remotely via Zoom. The Zoom link is included at the top of the attached agenda, which also provides the full scope of topics that will be discussed and considered. The agenda is posted at https://me-winthrop.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-268

05/13/2026

The Charter Commission on Tuesday night approved its final report. Details: winthropmaine.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/74
Voters will consider the proposed changes in the November general election.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Important information for State Primary voters regarding ballot choice and party enrollment.

05/13/2026

ICYMI: Charter Commission meeting May 12, 2026:

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05/11/2026

The Charter Commission will consider two citizen proposals regarding proposed changes to the Town Charter when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Town Office, 17 Highland Ave. The meeting is open to the public, which may also participate via Zoom. The Zoom link is on the attached agenda, which has links to background materials for the meeting and is posted at winthropmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5715/Charter-Commission-agenda-51226?bidId=

The citizen proposals would change how School Board vacancies are filled and would require gender-neutral, role-based language in all official Town documents.

After considering the proposals, the Commission may consider approving its final report. The report and proposed changes are also available for viewing at the Town Office. Once the commission approves its final report, it will be presented to the Town Council on so councilors can call for the charter election to coincide with the Nov. 3 general election.

05/11/2026

The Cemetery Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 12th at 4:30 PM in the small conference room at the town office. The public is welcome and invited to attend; a Zoom link for remote attendance is included in the agenda: https://www.winthropmaine.gov/AgendaCenter/Cemetery-Committee-2/? -267

05/08/2026

Winthrop teenager Ricky Phillips has earned his Eagle Scout rank -- the highest level of achievement in Scouting signifying exceptional leadership, character, and perseverance. Phillips attained the honor after replacing the fence at Metcalf Cemetery -- Winthrop's oldest graveyard -- as his Eagle Scout project. FMI: me-winthrop.civicplus.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/71

05/08/2026

Winthrop seniors are invited to participate in the Town of Wayne’s Aging at Home (AAH) activities. Beginning this month, the AAH monthly newsletter will be available on the Recreation page at winthropmaine.gov. To learn more about upcoming activities or to receive the monthly newsletter directly, contact AAH Coordinator Deb Emery at [email protected].

05/07/2026

Jim Clark was recognized at the May 4 Town Council meeting for his 19 years of service as Winthrop Grade School's crossing guard. Clark is retiring at the end of the school year. FMI: winthropmaine.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/69

05/07/2026

Three members of the Winthrop Ambulance Service received Maine EMS Stork Awards at the May 4 Town Council meeting for delivering a baby. One of the three was also presented with a Maine EMS Phoenix Award for resuscitating a heart attack patient. In both instances, the life-giving and life-saving care was performed outside of a hospital setting. FMI: winthropmaine.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/68