May 2 7:54 – Police responded to a Revere Street residence on a report of a verbal domestic dispute. 8:13 a.m. — Officers send a woman out of the area. She might have been looking into parked cars in the…
Month: May 2011
A Done Deal: Town Can Finally Move Forward
The long-anticipated sale of the Dalrymple School to the East Boston Community Development Corporation is just about done and it is great news for the town. Town officials and ECDC representative are expected to sign the appropriate papers in the…
Great Job, Lee: Disabilities Fair was Informative
We want to commend Lee Dzedulionis, chairperson of the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, and the commission itself for sponsoring an outstanding event, the Disability Resource Fair, that was held at the Winthrop Senior Center last Saturday. It was the Commission’s…
Girls Track Team Saves its Best for Last
You can call them “The Cardiac Kids.†The young Winthrop High girls track team officially claimed the right to that moniker after winning their second meet in three weeks in dramatic fashion in the last event, the 4 x 400…
Dynamite Dinner: Chamber Event is a Highlight of the Season
We’re happy to report that the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce’s annual $10,000 Dinner drew a sellout crowd and as always, was a very enjoyable and fun evening for all who attended. The event is the biggest fundraiser for the Chamber,…
Winthrop Places 4th in Frosh/Soph Meet
A contingent of Winthrop High girls turned in a strong effort in Saturday’s Northeastern Conference Freshman/Sophomore Meet, garnering 68 points, which was good for a fourth place finish among the 12 teams who competed in the meet. A number of…
Two Tough Losses for WHS Baseball Team
For those who were around to remember the 1986 Red Sox, that recollection pretty much sums up the frustrations endured by the Winthrop High baseball team this past week after losses of 11-10 to Lynn English Monday and 14-13 to…
Ekaidat, Brogan Win for WHS Boys Track
Although the Winthrop High boys track team came put on the short end of a 92-36 decision to Revere, a number of Vikings turned in fine performances. Jordan Ekaidat was a double winner, capturing the 100 meter dash in 11.7…
Salem Edges WHS Boys Tennis Team
The Winthrop High boys tennis team was frustrated this past week both by Mother Nature, which rained out their match with Swampscott, and by Salem, which handed the Vikings a 4-1 defeat Tuesday. The Vikings had pulled out a close…
WHS Softball Team Breezes Past English
The Winthrop High softball team had a light schedule thanks to the rain last week, but managed to get in a contest against Lynn English Monday in which the Lady Vikings claimed a 12-0 victory . The Winthrop pitching staff…