Month: February 2015

Police Blotter 02-26-2015

Monday, February 16 Report of a motor vehicle making it difficult for the bus to get by on Shirley and Bayview Avenue. Officer reports he had the vehicle moved. Officer requested check on a vehicle on Edward Street that is…

Support Our WHS Athletes

The State Tournaments are underway and that means plenty of excitement for the Town of Winthrop with three of our high school teams beginning their quests for sectional and state championships. First, we want to commend all of our student-athletes…

Anslinger’s Book A Must Read

With the incredible success of the movie, “American Sniper,” we call your attention to Winthrop resident Kate Anslinger’s book, “Saving Jason,” that was inspired by a war veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Kate, whose pen name…

Sports 02-26-2015

WHS hockey teams ready for tournament Both the Winthrop High boys and girls hockey teams were set to open play in the MIAA state hockey tournament last night (Wednesday). On the boys’ side, Coach Dale Dunbar’s squad was set to…

Obituaries 02-26-2015

Robert Lewis York Former Winthrop Electric Company President; founder of JCN Construction Company and Exhibitions Electric Company Robert Lewis York of Bedford, NH and Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18 following a long illness. He was 72…