Undefeated Vikings best Hamilton-Wenham 26-6 By Jim Lederman The Winthrop Vikings opened their “second season†handing the Hamilton-Wenham “Generals†a 26-6 defeat at Miller Field. The Vikings will play host to the Triton Vikings (6-2) Friday night 7pm in the…
Month: November 2014
Surf’s Up in Winthrop Coleman, Currier, Bring New Fitness Training Program to Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio
Miles from the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii and California where surfoarding is king, Winthrop residents have been climbing aboard surfboards inside Oceanside Pilates and Yoga Studio on Shirley Street. Registered yoga trainer and teacher Georgeane Tacelli Coleman and certified Stott…
Electricity Bill Increases to Hit Residents this Month
Constraints in the supply of natural gas to the region will lead to the largest increase in winter electric bills in decades. National Grid experts said the increases kicked in on Nov. 1 and would be reflected in this month’s…
Farmers Market Committee Seeks Expansion
The Winthrop Farmer’s Market Committee is looking to add volunteers as it prepares to expand its schedule of market dates in 2015. “We had eight Farmers’ Markets this year and we’d like to add up to two next year,†said…
Speaker DeLeo Easily Wins Re-Election
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo was re-elected as state representative in Tuesday’s election, defeating Paul A. Caruccio. DeLeo received 4,373 votes in Winthrop while Caruccio received 1,903. DeLeo represents all of Winthrop and part of Revere in the…
Town Signs Contract to Have Ferry Boat Built
The town has signed a contract with Evans Boats, a Maryland firm, to build a 73-passenger catamaran-style ferry boat. “All the documents have been approved and we’re under a contract to have a ferry boat specially built for the town…
Meet Winthrop’s Own Ghostbusters
SPIRITS of New England, a team of paranormal investigators based in Winthrop, has traveled to New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Virginia on paranormal investigations. One of their favorite places to explore is the Deane Winthrop House. It is…
Something to Shout about
Halloween Safety Tips Posted
The Police have issued the following Halloween Safety Tips: Younger children should always walk with an adult. Older children should always walk in a group. Use flashlights, glow sticks, or reflective tape to make it easier to be seen. Do…
Anti-Bullying Awareness at Cummings
The Cummings Elementary School is hosting their 2nd Annual Anti-Bullying Awareness Week during the last week in October to teach students about prevention and the power of positivity. On Monday teachers educated students on the definition of bullying, how to…