SEEKING PRECINCT 1 SEAT Nick Bracy is seeking appointment to the Precinct 1 Council seat. The following is his letter of intent. “Fellow citizens of Winthrop, I write to you today to express my candidacy for the Precinct 1 Town…
Month: February 2019
Student Highlight: Creativity Runs Deep for Senior Brando Martinez
Brando Martinez’s thirst for creativity has made him a major asset amongst his peers and around Winthrop High School. As the photographer for the yearbook club, the busy senior can be found at several sporting events, eager to capture memorable…
Smiles All Around – Dr. Fatima Maarouf Celebrates Second Year in Winthrop
Dr. Fatima Maarouf is approaching the second anniversary of her growing dental practice, Harborside Dental, 313 Main Street. Two years ago Dr. Maarouf made a major decision in her career to acquire the practice of long-time Winthrop dentist, Dr. Richard…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
GRIFFITHS ON HONOR ROLL Kelsie Griffiths of Winthrop and a Fairfield University student received Dean’s List Honors for the Fall 2018 semester.

In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours…
Tani Marinovich named new CEO of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay today announced the appointment Tani Marinovich as its new CEO. Tani succeeds long-time President Patty Foley, who is retiring after 20 years of leading the organization. The organization will honor Foley for her service at…
Green New Deal Is a Good Deal
The growing movement for the federal government to take the lead in effecting policies that will negate the effects of both economic inequality and climate change has been incorporated into what is being referred to as the Green New Deal.…
Job Fair for Encore
One of the largest job fairs for a single company will be happening over the next few months and local residents are encouraged to apply for a position. Encore, Boston Harbor, is seeking to hire 5,000 people to staff the…
Letters to the Editor
In Support of a Diversity Inclusion and Community Relations Committee for Winthrop Dear Editor, On Tuesday, February 19th, our town council will be presented with an option to form a Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations Committee (DICRC). One Winthrop continues…
Police Blotter 02-14-2019
Monday, Feb. 4 Sagamore Avenue, two-car motor vehicle accident with possible injuries, car going down the wrong way. Revere Street, tall male, tan jacket bothering people for money. Fairview Street, report of breaking and entering of motor vehicle. Atlantic Street,…
Setting the Foundation WHS Freshman Boys Hoop Teamwinding down a Successful Season
The Winthrop High School freshman boys basketball team rolled to an impressive victory over Medford Monday afternoon. The win brought head coach Aaron Daigneault’s team a step closer to a .500 record, but more importantly illustrated the overall improvement that…