Yvette Dans truly earned her title as Winthrop’s No. 1 fan. She was always there front and center at the stadiums, fields, and courts, often in Viking-inspired attire, leading the cheers for Winthrop High teams and student-athletes. She was universally…
Month: February 2020
Kate’s Corner: Longtime Resident Awaits Kidney Match
When Rich Currier Jr. talks about his five granddaughters, his eyes light up and a smile spreads across his face. This adoration is what is fueling his strength and positive outlook as he waits to receive a call with news…
Winthrop Asked, JW’s Answered
JW’s is back in business and owner, Bob Deeb, is listening to what Winthrop residents want. While classic staples will remain on the menu, there will be a shift in offerings, catering to everyone who steps through the doors on…
News Brief
Family Benefits from MVES Caregiver Support Program Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at home is a difï¬cult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels…
Winthrop’s Tino Capobianco Seeking Re-election for Democratic State Committee
Democratic State Committeeman Valentino Capobianco has formally announced he is seeking re-election for Democratic State Committee representing the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District. Capobianco will appear on the Democratic Presidential Primary Ballot on March 3. Having served on the…
Kaylan Melville looks towards Boston Marathon with optimism and drive to succeed
Melville to run with Charity team, New England Patriots Foundation For Kaylan Melville, running was something that she literally stumbled upon. While she and two friends were walking home from middle school, they got lost and somehow found themselves face…
Boncore Announces Endorsement of Congressman Kennedy in U.S. Senate Race
State Sen. Joseph Boncore announced his endorsement of Congressman Joe Kennedy III for U.S. Senate during a meet and greet reception at Pazza on Porter, East Boston. “These are times where we need change in this country and in this…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
Emmanuel College Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List In honor of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 800 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Emmanuel…
Police Blotter 02-20-2020
Monday, Feb. 03 Caller states his vehicle was broken into on Cliff Avenue. Rear left window was smashed. Motor vehicle accident on Read Street. Clear both parties uninjured. Male party came to the station to report suspicious activity in his…
The Miracle on Ice Was More than Just a Game
For those who either were not around or were very young on Feb. 22, 1980, it is hard to imagine how low the American psyche had plummeted during the decade of the 1970s. Although the 1960s generally are regarded as…