LASER FOCUSED: Â Adam Lundberg gets off a shot on net during the annual Dangle Cup roller hockey tournament at Ingleside Park on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 19. The popular tournament raises funds for Winthrop Youth Hockey programs.
Month: August 2017
Mi-Amore Hits a Record Month
By Kate Anslinger Residents Jeff and Susan Carson are committed to bettering the lives in the community and their non-profit organization, Mi-Amore has proven to be a success on many different levels. Since starting the food recycling program in April…
Town Council Committee Votes to Restructure Health Dept
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Tuesday night subcommittees of the Town Council voted to support the Town Manager’s plan to restructure the town’s health department. But one area of the town’s health was not included in the proposal. The town’s Medical …
Police Blotter 08-24-2017
Monday, August 14 An abandoned motor vehicle was on the 72 hour list on Hadassah Way. The owner came out and was issued a parking citation. Follow-up investigation on Winthrop Street. Officer spoke to the father and information was given.…
The Impossible Dream
It was 50 years that the 1967 Boston Red Sox shocked the world of sports by winning the American League pennant after finishing in ninth place one year earlier. That team became known as “The Impossible Dream Team” with its…
Sen Boncore Moderates Forum
That was certainly an honor for our esteemed state senator, Joseph Boncore, who was called up by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren to help moderate the question-and-answer portion of Sen. Warren’s Town Hall meeting at Revere High School. It was clear…
Congratulations,Winthrop Golf Club
We congratulate the Winthrop Golf Club (WGC) on celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The golf course is one of the true treasures in the town, and residents have experienced countless hours of enjoyment at the club. The anniversary celebration…
Sports 08-24-2017
From the Press Box A return to Hurd Stadium By: Jim Lederman The 2017 Winthrop Vikings football season kicks off Saturday morning at 11 a.m., when the Vikings scrimmage the Beverly ‘Panthers’ at legendary Hurd Stadium. The ‘Panthers’ played their…
Obituaries 08-24-2017
Nicholas Karnakis Retired US Navy Commander Nicholas Karnakis of Vienna, VA, formerly of Winthrop, died peacefully on March 8, 2017 in INOVA Fairfax Hospital with his wife Nancy Nix-Karnakis and brother Andrew Karnakis of Medfield at his side. He was…
Casa and Cares Host Drive-In Movie Night
Jenna Susi, Cailyn Benson, Sophia Soares, and Dana Marshall, of Winthrop High School, enjoy cotton candy and get ready for the first-ever Drive-In Movie Night at the Wonderland Marketplace in Revere. The fun summer event for youth and adults was…