Beverly Richards, who grew up in East Boston and has devoted her entire life to promoting the positive lifelong advantages of dance, is excited. The start of the new dance season is fast approaching and she’s preparing another fun-filled year…
Month: August 2022
The MWRA Is Doing a Great Job
Residents in our newspapers’ circulation area in Greater Boston probably are unaware that most of the communities in Massachusetts are enduring drought conditions that have resulted in the imposition of severe water-use restrictions. But here in Greater Boston, there is…
Robert Kraft Belongs in the Hall of Fame
As we are writing this early in the week, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Coach/Contributor Committee is getting ready to meet to select one of 12 nominees for inclusion in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Class…
Letters to the Editor
Driscoll, Liss-Riordan, Galvin and Dempsey Are the Best Choices in the Democratic Primary Dear Editor, In the upcoming Democratic State Primary on September 6th, there are several good candidates for the contested statewide offices of Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary…
WHS Sports Roundup
Golfers Swing Into Action To Open 2022 Fall Athletic Season Winthrop High athletes are in full pre-season mode, with all of the Viking fall sports teams having reported for duty this past week. The WHS golfers, under the direction of…
Winthrop Little League To Host Comedy Night on September 9: Fundraiser Supports Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Winthrop Little League will hold a comedy night fundraiser at the Cottage Park Yacht Club on Friday, September 9 at 6:30 p.m. Popular Boston comedian Christine Hurley will take the stage and have residents crying with laughter as they enjoy…
Obituaries 08-25-2022
Marguerite Carresi Of Peabody, formerly of Winthrop Marguerite R. Carresi of Peabody, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at Pilgrim Rehabilitation in Peabody on August 19. She was 96 years old. Born in East Boston, the beloved daughter of the late…
The New Little Free Library: A Book Depository at the Highlands
By Frank M. Costantino Over the last week or so people may have noticed (or surprised to see) a scale model of the Deane Winthrop House appearing to float above a walkway at the Highlands Park, along Crest Ave. This…
WHS Class of 1972 Reunion
Robin’s Nest Wins Top Honors As Northshore Magazine’s Best Gift Shop
Robin’s Nest in Winthrop was recently chosen by the Editors at ‘Northshore Magazine’ as the BONS 2022 Winner for Best Gift Shop on the Northshore! The Editor’s shared this about Robin’s Nest: “A perennial BONS winner, Robin’s Nest consistently…