With the exuberance and pandemonium of the Winthrop High hockey team’s Division 4 State Championship last week having calmed down a bit, we’d like to take a moment to reflect upon what truly was a monumental achievement by head coach…
Month: March 2025
Vaccines are Safe — and They are Essential
The recent outbreak of a measles epidemic in areas of west Texas and New Mexico (where the measles vaccination rate is far below the national average) should serve as a warning to all Americans that vaccinations against measles and other…
Once again, Logan was a Breeze
We wish to take a moment to mention that our recent travels through Logan Airport, as always, were a breeze. Unlike the days before 9/11, air travel has become a dreaded experience for everyone. The requirements of security protocols are…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Override Vote Dear Editor, We are writing to express our strong support for the Town of Winthrop’s 2 ½ Override vote for schools. Investing in our schools is not just about improving education—it is about strengthening our entire community,…
WHS sports roundup
WHS spring sports swing into high gear The 2025 spring sports season will swing into high gear this coming week for Winthrop High athletes. Coach Zoe Lang and the girls lacrosse team will get the season started tomorrow (Friday) with…
The Ace of Clubs
Former WHS baseball and golf star Wallace begins as Vikings’ head coach By Cary Shuman Jack Wallace won an NEC championship as a golfer and a national championship as a college baseball pitcher. Now as the new head coach of…
Obituaries 03-27-2025
Theresa Petrilli Of Winthrop Theresa Louise (Festa) Petrilli, of Winthrop, formerly of Revere, passed away on March 18, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 97. Born on February 28, 1928, to the late James…
Winthrop 3 Dedham 0: State Champions!
Winthrop completes historic journey on Garden ice By Cary Shuman A season that began with high hopes in November ended in a dream-come-true reality, with hats on the ice and students and fans cheering, all in supreme recognition of senior…
WHS Principal Matt Crombie Delivers a Beautiful Message
Staff Report Winthrop High School Principal Matt Crombie splendidly summarized the Vikings’ state championship season in remarks to the Sun-Transcript. “Winning the MIAA D4 State Championship is a testament to the relentless physical and mental toughness of our boys hockey…
School Committee Approves Preschool Program Tuition Hike
By Adam Swift The school committee approved an increase in the district’s preschool tuition rates at its meeting on Monday night. The tuition will now be $8,000 per year for the full-day program, which runs from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15…