What would the 4th of July be without fireworks? A little less busy in hospital emergency rooms. The nation’s emergency physicians urge you to celebrate the country’s birthday by using common sense when it comes to the potential dangers of…
Month: June 2015
Jonas Gray At Cummings Elementary School
We remember our youthful days in school and the excitement that would build when you knew that a celebrity or professional athlete was visiting the school for a speaking appearance. And you could feel the excitement in the Cummings School…
Varone,Letterie Seek Community Input
Precinct 1 Town Councilor Paul Varone and Precinct 2’s James Letterie are conducting a neighborhood meeting for residents in those two precincts on July 9 at 7 p.m, at the E.B. Newton School regarding the PJP Realty Trust, owner of…
Campaigns for Council President Begin
Two campaigns for the esteemed position of Winthrop Town Council President begin tonight with candidates Craig G. Mael and Robert E. Driscoll Jr. hosting separate events in the town. Mael is asking residents to join him at a “Meet the…
The Irony of Dylann Roof
It is not very often that the actions of one person can bring about a dramatic change in the attitude of an entire nation. But that precisely is what 21 year old Dylann Roof accomplished when he went into the…
Letters to the Editor
Supports proposal Dear Editor, I read in the June 11th Sun Transcript that the School Committee is seriously considering school-based health services at the new middle/high school. From what I read, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) would offer services…
Sports 06-25-2015
Just Thinking By Jim Lederman The Sports Complex at Bentley University is incredible. The athletic facilities (football field, baseball field and gym) are a tribute to Robert A. DeFelice, athletic director and former WHS football coach (33-game Viking undefeated streak).…
Obituaries 06-25-2015
Maureen Sheehan 50-Year John Hancock Insurance Co employee Maureen T. Sheehan, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away at home on June 23. She was 67 years old. Born in Chelsea, she was the cherished daughter of the late Edward…
Bubble Soccer Anyone?
Skylar Hilton, Olivia Robson, Shannon O’Connell, Kristina Favaloro, Grace Carleton, Ashley Miles, and McKayla Norris relax after a game of Bubble Soccer.
DCR Head Tours Winthrop Beach
She’s only been on the job a few weeks but the new head of the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has become very familiar with Winthrop Beach. Friday morning DCR head Carol Sanchez toured Winthrop Beach with Speaker of…