Month: January 2020

News Brief

Civilian Police Academy Classes Beginning Monday, Jan. 20, and continuing for the 10 weeks, the Winthrop Police Department will be offering its Civilian Police Academy to Winthrop residents age 18 and over. Winthrop Officers will instruct classes on subjects such…

Police Blotter 01-09-2020

Monday, Dec. 23 Town Hall employee reports young child waiting outside Cummings School, which is closed for Christmas break. The child brought to the station where contact was made with his uncle who picked up the child. Vehicle on Wave…

The Earth Is on Fire

As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…

Letters to the Editor

Santa Says Thank You Dear Editor, I would like to report another successful trip through the Town of Winthrop. It is such a pleasure to tour Winthrop prior to my trip around the world. I would like to thank the…

WHS Sports Roundup

Viking Hockey Team Splits Two Contests The Winthrop High boys hockey team split its two contests this past week. Last Wednesday the Vikings celebrated New Year’s Eve in fine fashion with a 5-0 blanking of Saugus at Larsen Rink. J.D.…