With the state primary election now concluded, the ballot for the state election in November has been set, providing voters with the opportunity to see how the candidates match up for the various offices. Many of these contests feature either…
Month: September 2018
Sports 09-13-2018
WHS sports roundup WHS girls soccer opens with 5-2 win The Winthrop High girls soccer team opened its season with a 5-2 victory over Revere in the Lady Vikings’ first varsity soccer game played on the new turf at Miller…
Obituaries 09-13-2018
Theodore Walsh Young man who blazed his own trail Theodore Walsh died at his home in Marblehead on Monday, Sept 10. He was 32 years old. Born in Winchester to Joe and Debbie (Wright) Walsh, he was the youngest of…
2018-2019 School Year Begins
A group of freshmen connect heading to their first class at Winthrop High School.
Mary Kelley, 81, Active in Town Affairs, Dies Suddenly
The Belle Isle Marsh and town residents were saddened on Monday morning to learn that Conservation Commissioner and teacher Mary (Shaughnessy) Kelley, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital, just a week after the town dedicated the new Mary Kelley…
Mosquito Spraying Underway in Town
The Board of Health and the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control met last Wednesday night and determined that it was time to spray for mosquitoes after numerous reports of people being swarmed during the day and night. Kim Foss, an entomologist…
Marijuana Forum Set for Sept 11
Town officials are holding a public marijuana forum on Sept. 11 in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Discussions will include a marijuana moratorium for sales and marijuana “model†zoning bylaw. Representatives from every town board and commission will…
News Briefs
WINARC Fall Activities WINARC is a local organization that offers social, educational, and recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. Their fall schedule is set, and they welcome new members from Winthrop and surrounding communities to join in the fun. Here’s…
ImprovBoston Celebrates 10 Years of Comedy with Festival on September 5 – 9
Experience the future of comedy delivered by thirteen teams of amazing up-and-coming artists. After a year-long search for underrepresented comedic voices from all over North America, ImprovBoston is set to deliver a laugh-packed week of impactful, top-notch and completely improvised…
The Perfect Marriage:Bianchi’s Pizza in Revere Closing Shop, Moving into Renzo
Monday night, the end of the Labor Day weekend, Bianchi’s sold its last slice of thin crust pizza at 322 Revere Beach Blvd.. But don’t shed a tear, Bianchi’s is moving to 381 Revere Beach Blvd. inside Renzo. Here’s the…