Photos and Story By Kate Anslinger The Robert DeLeo Women’s Health Forum brought out members of the community last Wednesday evening. The high school cafeteria was filled with tables that offered all aspects of health education, from free flu shots…
Month: October 2016
More Construction to Start in 2017 on Shore Drive Area
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Just after winding down the $25 million Winthrop Beach re-nourishment project, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has announced another $10 million project that focuses on the road and the sidewalks at the Highland or…
A Milestone:Arms Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Sue Ellen Woodcock David Goll is not one to make a fuss about his business being 100 years old. But it must be acknowledged for its place in history, its famous chicken pie and macaroni and cheese. “We didn’t…
WHS Drama Club Presents ‘Little Mermaid’ Nov 4-6
By Kate Anslinger Neil Shapiro was well known for his enthusiasm in life, especially when it came to the community in which he lived and his position as drama teacher at Winthrop High School and Middle school. The current high…
News Briefs
WINTHROP FERRY ENDS SUNDAY Sunday October 30 will be the last day of ferry service. VETERANSÂ Â SERVICES NEWS The next Veterans/Families Food Bank will take place Wednesday November 2 at the American Legion (next to Town Hall). Pick-up is from…
Police Blotter 10-27-2016
Monday, October 17 Party on Floyd Street reports a brown motor vehicle has been parked in the neighborhood for over three weeks. Officer reports speaking with the owner who will have it moved by a licensed driver. She was advised…
Why I Am Yes on 2
By Marty Walz If all you know about Question 2, the ballot question that would lift the cap on public charter schools, is what you’ve seen on TV – chances are good you’re confused about how to vote. As the…
Question 2: Simple, Plausible, and Wrong
By Jacob Oliveira and Mary Bourque The solution proposed by Question 2 is, to use H.L. Mencken’s phrase, simple, plausible, and wrong because it ignores other badly needed changes in charter policy and leaves students in district schools victims in…
Former A.D. Jim Evans Delivers Eloquent Speech
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the presence of former Winthrop High School Director of Athletics Jim Evans at the Hall of Fame Banquet. It was so heartening to hear the female inductees credit Mr. Evans for his…
Hall of Fame Banquet Was A Complete Success
The 12th annual Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame banquet was an incredible event that drew the largest crowd of all time with more than 300 people attending at the beautiful, new Winthrop Middle/High School auditorium. It was so…