The school committee held a moment of silence in honor of Bob DeFelice at the beginning of its meeting Monday night. DeFelice, the former Winthrop High football coach, Boston College baseball player, and legendary baseball coach and athletic director at…
Month: October 2024
WIHA Members are Treated to a Witching Tale at Meeting
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Growing up in New Hampshire, Greg Houle remembered the retold family lore regarding his ancestors’ involvement in the Salem witch trials. Although he has had a life-long passion for history, Houle had dismissed that…
WHS golf team wins two more The tourney-bound Winthrop High golf team enjoyed a successful week, winning two more matches to improve to 11-6-1 on the season. The Vikings celebrated Senior Day in appropriate fashion with a 40.5-31.5 victory over Lynn Classical…
Murphy scores three touchdowns as Vikings roll to 42-12 win
By Cary Shuman In a dominating performance, the Winthrop High School football team scored six touchdowns in the first half on its way to a 42-12 victory over Saugus High Friday night at Miller Field. Senior captain Will Murphy accomplished…
Obituaries 10-10-2024
Willliam “Bill” Cochrane He lived life to the fullest, always seeking out new adventures William “Bill” Cochrane, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at the age of 83. Bill is survived by his wife,…
Police Blotter 10-10-2024
The following incident reports are among the calls to which the Winthrop Police Department responded on the listed dates. The log is a public record and available for review. All persons who are arrested or charged with a crime are…
Oct. 7, One Year Later
The barbaric attack a year ago this week by the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorist group shocked and horrified the world. The brutal slaughter, rape, and torture of 1250 men, women, children, and elderly Israeli citizens, plus another 300 who were taken…
The Most Pathetic Game in NFL History?
We don’t mean to keep harping on our poor Patriots, but their contest this past Sunday with the Miami Dolphins has to rate as the most pathetic excuse for a professional football game we’ve ever seen in our lives —…
Winthrop Art Association Learns Japanese Fish Painting
Fire Station Site Survey Remains Open to Residents
As of Tuesday, about 370 residents had responded to a survey asking them to choose a preferred site for a new fire station. The survey, which is on the town’s website, provides information on the potential cost and plans for…