Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s proposal to expand offshore oil and natural gas drilling has set off a bipartisan uproar among politicians and pundits from coastal states. Critics paint pictures of black beaches, tar balls, and wildlife slicked with oil. They…
Month: March 2018
A Fitting Tribute to Bob Donahue
We would be remiss if we failed to mention the wonderful tribute that was accorded Winthrop native Robert Donahue recently when Massport named its Fire-Rescue Headquarters at Logan Airport in his name. Bob retired last year from his position as…
Is This Our New Normal?
The intense havoc wreaked by this past weekend’s storm, coming on the heels of the storm of January that similarly brought devastation to many areas throughout the state, has left all of us wondering whether this is the new normal…
Sports 03-08-2018
From the Press Box 2017-2018 WHS Vikings Hockey By: Jim Lederman The exciting (2017-2018) hockey season for ten seniors on the Vikings team ended at the O’Brien Arena in Woburn on Friday night. The 14th seeded Wilmington Wildcats upset the…
Obituaries 03-08-2018
Francis Vatalaro Wells Fargo Bank auditor, member of Winthrop Yacht Club and Eucharistic Minister at St. John the Evangelist Church Francis M. Vatalaro of Atlantic Street, Winthrop passed away suddenly on Feb. 27. He was 62 years old. Born in…
Lt Gov Polito Holds Fundraiser at JW’s
Town Council President Ron Vecchia, Edward Cash, former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, and Town Manager Terence Delehanty.
Public Skating at Larsen Rink
Lorelei and Tarquin Dewar get ready to hit the ice at Larsen Rink during one of their public skating events, hosted every Sunday from 12:40 to 1:50 p.m. until Sunday, March 18.
21 Tobacco Purchasing Age to Rise in June
As of June 1, anyone purchasing tobacco and related products in Winthrop will have to be 21 years of age. Tuesday night, after months of work, the Board of Health voted to implement new regulations for the sale of tobacco.…
2017 Real Estate Market Good for Winthrop
The Winthrop real estate market in 2017 was definitely a good one with higher prices being recorded than in 2016, but a drop in the number of new listings, making home buying an adventure. “2017 was a great year in…
DACA Forum Leads to an Intense Conversation Locally
Political Activist, Hanna Gerhard, led an intense conversation at the Winthrop Public Library last Thursday regarding the challenge that DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) individuals are facing the last weeks before the March 5 deadline. The fear is that…