Winthrop resident Kim Garbarino will be doing something on Saturday that he’s been doing his whole life: swimming. But it’s the length of his swim that has people taking notice. Beginning at 1 p.m. at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA of…
Month: March 2014
A Sad Situation: Zero-tolerance Is the Only Policy for Underage Drinking
The allegation that members of the Winthrop High hockey team were consuming alcoholic beverages with members of the coaching staff in the locker room at Larsen Rink last Friday evening after returning from their 2-1 loss in a state tournament…
Police Blotter 03-06-2014
Monday, February 24 Party came in to the police station to report that an indecent exposure took place. Tow driver reports that he responded to Ocean Avenue and Shirley Street to assist a motorist. He was informed that a minor…
Lady Vikings Coast in Holland Gym Finale: Bartlette Scores 16 in Tourney Opener
The Winthrop High School girls basketball team made sure the last game played at the Holland Gymnasium would be a memorable one, racing past North Reading, 48-27, in a Division 3 North quarterfinal round game Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Nina Bartlette…
Obituaries 03-06-2014
Mary DiFinizio Longtime Montilio’s Bakery Salesperson Mary DiFinizio of Almont Street, Winthrop passed away suddenly at home on March 1. She was 96 years old. Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Benigna (Piscopo) and Raymond…