The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and into…
Month: July 2026
It had been a Great World Cup Until…
The World Cup has been a wonderful event, enjoyed by soccer fans and non-fans alike. The games have been incredibly exciting, especially in the first knockout round, where underdog teams have pushed the giants of the sport to the limit.…
William Greeley, Jr.
Former Treasurer of Pleasant Park Yacht Club William Greeley, Jr., of Winthrop, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on June 26, 2026. He was 82 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the beloved son of the…
For Kids Only Annual Summer Staff Development Program at Miller Field
Winthrop Kicks Off America 250 with July 3 Celebration and Boat Parade
Winthrop is planning to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the Fourth of July in style this year with a mix of new events and long-standing traditions. On Friday, July 3, the Winthrop Day Celebration and Boat Parade kicks off at…
Annual Horribles Parade and Fireworks to Light Up July 4
On the Fourth of July proper on Saturday, Winthrop’s 144th Annual Horrible’s Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. from the public landing at 770 Shirley St. The event ends with free festivities including a DJ, leg races, a blueberry pie…
WIHA to ‘Preserve the Past, Inspire the Future’ during Independence Week
Alongside the town’s main events, the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) is hosting a packed schedule of activities to celebrate Winthrop’s history, community, and our nation’s birthday. True to their motto to “Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future,” the…
Former Winthrop Fire Chief Remembered as True Gentleman
By Adam Swift Winthrop Fire Chief Stephen Calandra and the Winthrop Firefighters Local 1070 announced the death of former Winthrop Fire Chief and Town Councilor Joseph “Larry” Powers Jr. on Sunday. Chief Powers started his career at the Winthrop Fire…
Patriotism, Pride and Military Support Still Alive and growing in Winthrop in the Hearts of 3 Neighborhood Boys
JJ Smith is 14 years old and has been inspired to help those that have given so much for his and our freedom. JJ has taken up the mantle to help the thousands of US Veterans from all branches that…
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State Fire Marshal Urges TO Leave Fireworks to the Professionals, Fires, explosions, and serious injuries related to illegal fireworks spike each summer in Massachusetts, and fire service leaders are hoping to reverse last year’s increase over 2024. “Here in Massachusetts,…