Winthrop, Maine

06/11/2026

Join us for three exciting hands-on science programs for t(w)eens presented by High Touch High Tech of Maine!

Space Explorers - Wednesday, June 17 at 4:30pm
Explore the wonders of space through fun challenges including moon landers, water filtration, electrical circuits, and more.

Young Engineers Workshop - Wednesday, July 8 at 4:30pm
Design, build, and test bridges, catapults, cranes, and other engineering creations while tackling real-world challenges.

Mystery Science - Wednesday, August 5 at 4:30pm
Investigate mysteries using DNA, fingerprints, chemical testing, and other tools used by real scientists.

To register, contact Michael at [email protected]

06/11/2026

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With ME Outdoors, you'll spend less time planning and more time fishing. A few taps in the app, and you'll be on your way to your new favorite spot.

🗺️ Search a map for water access sites.
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☑️ Check current regulations.

Purchase and store licenses for the whole family right on your phone when you download ME Outdoors from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

06/11/2026

Reminder: The Winthrop, Maine Farmers' Market will be open 2 p.m.-6 p.m. each Thursday in the municipal lot on Main Street through Sept. 10. Click below to like and follow the market's page.

Kathy Ward here calling all local vendors, we are making this page in hopes of starting a much needed farmers market in our wonderful town of Winthrop.
Memorial Day-Labor Day Thursdays 2-6PM

06/10/2026

Complete certified election results for the June 9, 2026 State Primary and Municipal School Budget Election are posted here: https://www.winthropmaine.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/97

06/10/2026

Following are the top vote-getters in Winthrop's Democratic primary. A total of 979 Democratic ballots were cast.

U.S. Senate
Graham Platner: 679

Governor
Shenna Bellows: 279

District 2 U.S. Representative
Jordan Wood: 301

District 14 State Senator
Craig Hickman: 931

District 57 State Representative
Tavis Hasenfus: 899

County Treasurer
Joanne Mason: 852

Register of Deeds
Kevin Lamoreau: 850

District 4 District Attorney
Maeghan Maloney: 877

District 2 County Commissioner
Noel Madore: 849

06/10/2026

Following are Winthrop's Republican primary vote results. A total of 699 Republican ballots were cast. Democratic totals are still being tallied as of 9:30 p.m.

U.S. Senate
Susan Collins: 658
Blank: 41

Governor
Robert Charles: 346
Benjamin Midgley: 111
Jonathan Bush: 103
Garrett Mason: 62
Owen McCarthy: 22
Robert Wessels: 14
David Jones: 9
James Libby: 4
Blank: 28

District 2 U.S. Representative
Paul LePage: 641
Blank: 58

District 14 State Senator
Steven McGee: 623
Blank 76

District 57 State Representative
David Potvin: 625
Blank: 74

County Treasurer
Phillip Wiseman: 608
Blank: 91

Register of Deeds
Matthew Boucher
Blank 87

District 2 County Commissioner
Joseph Pietroski: 623
Blank: 76

06/10/2026

Winthrop voters approved the Winthrop Public Schools' fiscal year 2026-27 budget by a margin of 1,273-425. Another 32 ballots were left blanking, meaning 1,730 ballots were cast.

Primary vote totals were still being tallied as of 9 p.m. They will be reported on the the Town's page and winthropmaine.gov as they become available.

The Winthrop Public Schools' budget increased 5.44%, or $802,193. A $506,388 increase in non-property tax revenue means an additional $301,805 in property taxes will be needed to support the budget. The increase in the schools' tax levy (the amount of taxes collected) will increase 3.28%.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Civic duty at its finest! Voters were lined up when the polls opened at 8am at the Town Office, 17 Highland Ave. We’re here helping voters exercise this precious right until 8pm. Come vote!
REMINDER: Our Clerk's Office Is Closed, as all three of our clerks are administering the Election.

06/08/2026

We are up and running now!