Parents should consider Single-Gender Education for their sons Dear Editor: Earlier this fall we invited prospective students to visit Malden Catholic for our Open House. More than 175 boys and their families came to 99 Crystal St. on a very…
Month: December 2014
WHS Sports Roundup
Boys hockey team opens with two wins The Winthrop High boys hockey team is off to a flying start, racking up a pair of impressive victories in its opening week of the season. The Vikings began their 2014-15 campaign Saturday…
Obituaries 12-18-2014
Henry Healy Retired IBM Engineer of New York, formerly of Winthrop Henry G. Healy passed away after a brief illness at his home in Millbrook, NY on November 24. He was 92 years old. Born in Boston on August 11,…
WHS Students to Present ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
The Winthrop High School Drama Society will be presenting the full-length play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,†Dec. 4-6. This sentimental Christmas classic emphasizes the belief that good will always triumph over evil, and that true riches are the treasures of…
WIHA Selling Gift Cards as a Fundraiser
Looking for a gift idea or stocking stuffer? The Officers and Board of Directors of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) are proud to announce their organization has been approved to sell major retailer gift cards. Under a special…
Councilors Transfer $340,000 for Items
WINTHROP – The Town Council settled several financial matters Tuesday night, transferring $340,000 from either the town’s Capital Stabilization Fund or from free cash to pay for everything from new voting booths to a new public works truck. The initial…
Police Blotter 12-04-2014
Sunday,November 23 Party reports 16-year-old daughter is having breathing trouble (asthma). Party came to station to report a break to his basement. Caller reported he found beers in his driveway and does not know how they got there. Reports someone…
Thank You, Peter Gobiel
The announcement by long-time Winthrop High teacher and Athletic Director Peter Gobiel that he will be retiring will leave a void in many ways that will be hard to replace. Peter is a shining example of a Winthrop resident who…
Letter to the Editor
What a great Town we live in Dear Editor: What a great community we live in! Winthrop, where everyone feels safe, comfortable, and gets along so well. People in this town are always reaching out to give a helping hand…
Sports 12-04-2014
Vikings win Turkey Day battle Defeats Revere Patriots by score of 14-6 in the 83rd annual matchup By Jim Lederman The 83rd game in the Revere-Winthrop rivalry turned into a holiday battle won by the NEC 2014 champions-the Winthrop Vikings.…