About 20,000 students recently graduated from U.S. medical schools. Now, they’re beginning the next chapter of their training, as residents. Yet less than 7,000 will be pursuing careers in primary care. America will be short up to 43,100 primary care…
Month: July 2018
The News About the Environment is All Bad
For anyone who is concerned about the environment (and that should be all of us), the news recently has been all bad. Here’s a sampling: A heat wave in Japan sent 10,000 people to the hospital, 30 of whom died;…
Charlie Baker Represents All of Us
A recent news article in The Boston Globe quoted a number of reportedly important RepubIican party members who asserted that they have been disappointed in the performance of Gov. Charlie Baker because he has been “too liberal.†They are upset…
Sports 07-26-2018
From the Press Box 2018 Hall of Fame By: Jim Lederman The Winthrop High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce the inductees for the “Class of 2018.†The induction ceremony will be held on October 20…
Obituaries 07-26-2018
Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Tallent All-around athlete Ronald “Ronnie†Tallent of Siren St., a lifelong Winthrop resident, passed away unexpectedly on July 15. He was 47 years old. Born in Malden, the beloved son of Susan (Pancygrau) and Robert J. Tallent, he…
Family Day at Yirrell Beach
Bella Allaire has fun with pirate on Yirrell Beach last Saturday, July 14, during the annual Family Day at the Beach. Scores of families ventured out on a hot and sunny Saturday to enjoy time with family and community.
Mrs.Marley is Remembered for Her Love, Strength, and Fierce Independence
Elaine Marley was the perfect example of someone who lived life to the fullest and left a mark on her family, her friends and a community that will commemorate her life forever. Most commonly known as “Mrs. Marley,†she has…
Board of Health Looks at More Smoking Regs
The Board of Health’s smoking regulation increasing the age of purchasing tobacco to 21 went into effect on June 1, and now the board is fine-tuning additional smoking regulations. On Tuesday night during its regular board meeting members proposed regulations…
Brooks Dental Group is Three Generations Strong
As far as family businesses go, having two generations working together is not too uncommon, but having three generations is a unique feat – especially if they are all dentists. For the Brooks family, of Brooks Dental in Winthrop Center,…
News Briefs
Street Sweeping, move those cars! The Town of Winthrop conducts Street Sweeping operations on the last full week of the month (last week with a Friday) from April through October between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of…