Winthrop’s annual Fourth of July fireworks will highlight the town’s celebration of the nation’s 236th birthday after all. Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo and Town Manager James McKenna joined 11 Foundation In Memory of Michael Mason officials Joseph…
Month: May 2012
One of the Proud: Olivia Goncalves Enters the U.s. Marine Corps
Olivia Goncalves has faced adversity in her life but she has never let any obstacle get in the way of pursuing her goals. Goncalves, a Class of 2011 Winthrop High graduate, has been helped greatly along the way by her…
WHS Graduation 2012
One hundred and ten Winthrop High seniors will receive their diplomas at the Class of 2012 commencement ceremonies Friday night at Miller Field. Class Marshall Rachel DelSolio will have the honor of leading the procession of students on to the…
Congratulations, Class of 2012: Traditional Graduation Exercises to Be Held Tomorrow Evening
The 110 members of the Winthrop High Class of 2012 will march onto Miller Field tomorrow (Friday) evening before a large crowd of proud relatives, friends, and, especially, parents to receive their diplomas in traditional exercises. For the parents who…
We Will Have Fireworks: Deleo, McKenna Team Up to Continue a Winthrop Traditio
Two weeks ago, it appeared that the town’s annual tradition of a fireworks display on the Fourth of July would be discontinued. But that’s when our town leaders, knowing that this tradition was important to residents young and old and…
Olivia Goncalves: 2011 Winthrop High Grad is with the U.s. Marines
There is a heartwarming story in the Sun-Transcript this week about Winthrop resident Olivia Goncalves becoming a member of the United States Marine Corps and how her mother Sandra, a single parent, worked so hard to set a foundation from…
Lady Vikings Do Well at D-4 State Meet
A contingent of members of the Winthrop High girls track and field team turned in strong performances at this past weekend’s Division 4 State Meet. Lexi Vaccaro was the top performer for the Lady Vikings, bringing home a fourth place…
Police Blotter 05-31-2012
Tuesday, May 22Â 911 call transferred from a male who was calling on behalf of his friend on Sunset Road who believes her ex-boyfriend continues to pound on her door and she further believes he is intoxicated. Units were able…
Obituaries 05-31-2012
William Martino Of Florida, formerly of East Boston William F. Martino of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of East Boston, died on May 26. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence G. (DeMattia); devoted father of William, Linda…
Like a Sheet of Glass
Richard Honan has taken a page from the great early artists and photographers who found mirror images of passive scenes so compelling. In the above photograph the brilliant colors of the ocean and sky mix perfectly with this mirror imaged…