Month: June 2017

Obituaries 06-08-2017

Edric ‘Eddie’ Voke Member of Winthrop Elks, worked for Winthrop DPW and Rapid Transit Bus Co. Edric K. “Eddie” Voke of Winthrop passed away on June 4. He was 64 years old. Edric was a member of the Winthrop Lodge…

Memorial Day Services

Sgt. Bill Furey, 87, of the Marine Embassy Guard Associates, marked Memorial Day in Winthrop during exercises at the Winthrop Cemetery on Monday morning. Scores of residents ignored the raw weather to remember those who gave their lives for freedom.

News Briefs

Inaugural 5K Road Race to raise funds for military care packages On the morning of July 9 at Winthrop High School, runners and walkers will take to the streets of Winthrop to help raise funds for Richard Honan’s annual Holiday…

Police Blotter 06-01-2017

Monday, May 22 Follow-up investigation on Siren Street. Attempted to reach parties. Follow-up investigation on Read Street. Spoke with the parents. Report that there is a panhandler on Crest Avenue coming in to the hair salon asking customers for money.…

Letters to the Editor

What happened to Winthrop? Dear Editor: I don’t usually speak up in the town but I feel obligated to comment on the bad behavior of earlier this week. I have admired the efforts and accomplishments of Dawn Sullivan since she…