The tragic discovery of the body of a young child who washed up on the shores of Deer Island recently is made even more tragic each day given that no one has come forward to claim her, or with information…
Month: July 2015
Winthrop High School is Best
As we all enjoy these hot and sultry days of summer, among the news making its way around town is the suggestion that the new Winthrop Middle/High School should be named after one person. For our part, we think this…
Sports 07-16-2015
WHS TENNIS HOLDS Banquet DINNER The Winthrop High School boys tennis team celebrated its solid 2015 season with a breakup awards banquet at J.W. Restaurant. Head coach Marie Finn and assistant Connor coach Brugman presented individual awards to the players…
Obituaries 07-16-2015
Carol Edgett Former Winthrop Public School lunch monitor Carol A. Edgett of Underhill Street, Winthrop passed away on July 9 at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital after a brief illness. She was 68 years old. Born in Medford, the beloved daughter…
It Was a Glorious Fourth of July in Winthrop
The annual Fourth of July Horribles Day Parade at Point Shirley was a huge success. The weather and activities bring many residents back to their childhood in Winthrop. In the top photo Sophia Bocchio as Little Red Riding Hood, with…
Logan Airport Impact Study on Town’s Website
Members of the Winthrop Air Pollution, Noise and Airport Hazards Committee came before the Winthrop Town Council Tuesday night to request a summary report be placed on the town’s website. Committee member Richard Bangs asked for the summary of the…
Search for Identity of Girl Found on Deer Island Continues
The search for a little girl’s identity has gone national and thanks to social media her composite image has been shown around the world over 40 million times, yet officials still do not know who she is. Officials revealed a…
Class of 1955 Reunion
Save The Date!! The Class of 1955 is planning their 60th class reunion on Saturday, September 19th at the Winthrop Arms from 1-5 p.m. More information to follow.
Neighborhood Meeting Tonight
A neighborhood meeting, primarily for Precincts 1 and 2, but open to the public, will be held at the E.B. Newton Building on Pauline Street on July 9. The meeting is to discuss the redevelopment of the property at 15-17…
Check for Beach Closings
Before venturing out to your favorite beach in Winthrop check to see if it is open. During the past week Donovan’s, Pico and the lagoon at Yirrell Beach were closed due to elevated bacteria counts. The elevated readings can be…