Month: September 2015

Time for A New Miller Field

With the construction of the new Winthrop Middle High School progressing at a rapid pace, it’s time to give consideration to an upgrade of the adjacent high school athletic facilities. For far too long — especially for a community such…

A Sad, Sad Story

The recent discovery of the identity of the young girl whose body was discovered on a beach at Deer Island almost three months ago has brought closure to one aspect of the tragic circumstances surrounding this matter. However, the allegation…

Sports 09-24-2015

WHS sports roundup WHS volleyball team opens with 3-1 mark The Winthrop High volleyball team has opened its 2015 campaign in impressive fashion with three victories in four contests in the first two weeks of the season. The Lady Vikings…

Obituaries 09-24-2015

William Poor Retired Public Works, Superintendent of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard William G. Poor of Portsmouth, NH,, formerly of Winthrop,, passed away September 17. He was 97 years old. Born in Winthrop on July 21, 1918, the son of the…

Lee Dzedulionis Recognized for Work

The Winthrop Town Council recognized Lee Dzedulionis, center, chair of the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, for her 28 years of service to the town and the disabled. Pictured with her are Town Manager James McKenna, Councilors Paul Varone, Nick DelVento,…

Police Blotter 09-17-2015

Monday, September 7 Party at Executive Apartments reports possible heart attack. EMS notified. Units report one male party to MGH. Officer helping truck that is lost at Energy To Go. Caller at Lucky Garden Restaurant states there is a woman…