By Adam Swift In his most recent update to the town council, Town Manager Tony Marino provided some clarity on a recent article and editorial in the Boston Globe concerning the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office and the town harbormaster. “After…
Month: February 2026
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Zogasi Named to Springfield College Dean’s List Springfield College has named Megi Zogasi from Winthrop, MA to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2025 fall semester. Zogasi has a primary major of Exercise Science / Applied ES. The…
Middle School Students Earn Academic Honors
The following students have been recognized for their academic achievement throughout the second quarter at Winthrop Middle School. Grade 6 High Honors Elliot Alberto Amy Alvarez Nico Ancillo Angelina Andasol Gabriella Aufiero Giovanni Barchard Carmen Bauer Charlie Bauer Jeronimo Belalcazar…
Social media must be off-limits for children
After about 20 years of social media platforms operating without any legal or moral constraints, the evidence is overwhelmingly clear that social media is toxic for our children. Much like the tobacco companies 75 years ago (Big Tobacco was fully…
Ramadan begins this week
Ramadan, which will begin this week following the sighting of the crescent moon, is the holiest month of the year for members of the Muslim faith. For 2026, Ramadan is projected to start as early as Tuesday, February 17, and…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys hockey awaits final seeding, foe in state tourney The Winthrop High boys hockey team, which was scheduled to wrap up its regular season last night (Wednesday) with a contest against Essex Tech, is set to embark on the…
Obituaries 02-19-2026
Barbara Lee She took great joy in her family Barbara (Nikodem) Lee, 82, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a life full of adventure, love, and laughter. Born in Thorndike, Massachusetts to Edward and Sophie…
Educators, parents call for new contracts
Educators and parents spoke out on the need for a new contract for the Winthrop Teachers Association during the public speaking portion of Monday night’s school committee meeting. The collective bargaining agreements covering teachers, nurses, secretaries, and paraprofessionals within the…
Superintendent addresses snow days
With the snowiest winter in at least half a decade hitting the region, the school department has faced decisions about when to cancel school and when to open the doors back up. “We had almost two feet of snow, and…
Letterie provides update on meeting with state officials on 3A
On Monday afternoon, Town Council President Jim Letterie joined Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Jeff Turco, Town Manager Tony Marino, and Town Attorney Jim Cipoletta in a meeting with state Housing Secretary Ed Augustus and his team, along with Margot Hurley…