Boys Track Team Nips Saugus, 65-64 The Winthrop High boys outdoor track & field team edged Saugus, 65-64, in a meet held last Thursday at Saugus. Chris Cappuccio led the way for the Vikings, scoring 16 points on the day.…
Month: June 2021
Obituaries 06-17-2021
Peter Kapura Graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1969 Peter M. Kapura of Winthrop passed away at home on June 9. He was 70 years old. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Maybelle (Hutchinson) and Fred…
146 Graduate from Winthrop High School
Two months ago, assembling for a ceremony with friends and family to celebrate graduation seemed inconceivable; so when the 146 members of the Winthrop High School Class of 2021 proceeded into Miller Field, on June 4, surrounded by cheers from…
Andrew Biggio, Winthrop Resident, Veteran and Founder of Annual Wounded Vet Ride, Pens First Book
Andrew Biggio’s basement at his Winthrop home has been converted into a museum-of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes he’s collected since serving his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio,…
Council Addresses Trash Mishap, Missing Trees
The Winthrop Town Council met remotely on June 1, where it heard concerns from residents about missing trees and the arrival of new trash bins. Trash Mishap The Town’s new waste disposal plan is off to a rocky start. Some…
News Briefs
Annual Horribles Parade Set for Sunday, July 4 With the removal of the pandemic restrictions, the annual Pt. Shirley Fourth of July Horribles Parade, a long-time tradition for local residents, will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m. starting…
Town Provides COVID-19 Update
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notified the town of six additional confirmed positive cases of the virus in Winthrop. This brings the total numbers in Town up to 2,311 total cases, with 35 deceased, 4 in isolation and…
MVES Helps Residents to Understand Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation
June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to this critical issue affecting one in six elders worldwide. Elder abuse can include physical, emotional, sexual, caregiver neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation. It impacts seniors from all…
Winthrop Students Earn Academic Honors
Callanan Named to Dean’s List at Plymouth State University Heather Callanan of Winthrop, has been named to the Plymouth State University Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a…
NSMHA Receives Grant to Adding 24-Hour Hotline for Recovery Support and Training Center
Katie O’Leary, North Suffolk Mental Health Association’s (NSMHA) Director of Recovery Support, knows the crucial role peers and recovery coaches play in helping others struggling with substance abuse stay on a path of sobriety. As NSMHA’s Project Director for the…