The Amp at Suffolk Downs is officially open to the public, bringing a new 600-person-capacity outdoor amphitheater and open space right to the neighborhood’s doorstep. Located just a short ways away at 125 Salt Street in Revere, the 1.5-acre venue…
Month: July 2026
Joint committee to look at school stipend positions
A joint labor-management committee has been established to look at the pay for school stipend positions, according to Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard. “That’s the result of an MOU (memorandum of understanding) that we put together at the end of…
Sandra Jean Hurley
On July 8, 2026, Sandra Jean (Olson) Hurley, 81, of Winthrop, was called home to be with our Lord. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandra was the beloved…
Joseph M. Clark
Joseph M. Clark, 85, of Winthrop, passed away on Friday, July 10, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 23, 1941, in Winthrop to John and Elynor (Murphy) Clark. He was the loving husband of Patricia A.…
Maryalice Sharkey
Maryalice Sharkey of Winthrop passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 12, 2026. Born in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Bridget Eileen McGrath Scott and James P. Wade…
Letter to Editor
Letters It had been a great World Cup until… Dear Editor, ?Your piece did not address the problem that caused Team USA to be embarrassed prior to their game with Belgium. It was the so called President of the United…
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend
Enjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival this weekend The 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend, Friday-Sunday, July 17–19. This free event once again will feature world-class master sand sculptors, food trucks, live…
As storms intensify and sea levels rise, Winthrop residents face an uncertain future on the edge of Boston Harbor
Health & Environment, Lifestyle, Climate, In 2000, Gerry Wardwell drove around a bend on Grand View Avenue when he caught a glimpse of the glistening waters of Boston Harbor, the city’s skyline sparkling in the distance. The 67-year-old described the…
News Briefs 7-16-26
WAA to Host ‘Art in the Park’ This Saturday The Winthrop Art Association invites the community to celebrate summer and local creativity at its upcoming “Art in the Park” event on Saturday, July 18. The gathering will take place at…
Council subcommittee to look at parking issues
The town council’s public safety committee will take a closer look at how it can address parking issues in Winthrop at a future meeting. At the most recent meeting of the full council on June 30, four councilors submitted a…