COVID-19: Still a Major Threat for Seniors

1 year ago

President Biden declared recently that the COVID-19 pandemic officially will be over in May, but in our view, that is…

Safe Consumption Sites Are the Only Way To Stem the Tide of Drug Overdoses

1 year ago

The so-called War on Drugs, which began in the administration of Richard Nixon, has been ongoing in America for more than…

Winthrop Girls Hockey’s State Title Hopes Ended by Billerica, 3–2

1 year ago

The Winthrop High school girls hockey team’s quest for an historic undefeated season came to an end in the Division…

MIAA State Hockey Tournament: Vikings Fall to Amesbury, 4–3, in Overtime

1 year ago

There is nothing more exciting in high school sports than the MIAA State Tournament. And there is nothing more exciting…

Winthrop Vikings Fifth-Grade Travel Team Falls Just Short to Danvers in Cal Title Game

1 year ago

Playing four hard-fought 32-minute playoff games on successive days, the Winthrop fifth-grade basketball team fell just shy of claiming a…

Obituaries 03-16-2023

1 year ago

G. Regina Davis Retired Office Manager G. Regina (Lynch) Davis of Winthrop passed away suddenly on March 6. She was…

WIHA Talks History Of Scollay Square at Meeting

1 year ago

Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) announced the retirement of Claire Hubbard after 58 years of dedication, during the March…

Councilors Seek More Education on Rodent Issues

1 year ago

By Adam Swift Winthrop residents aren’t immune to the scourge of rats and other pests that have plagued other cities…

Town Council Honors Memory of Pat McGee

1 year ago

By Adam Swift The Town Council held a moment of silence in honor of Winthrop High School track and field…

Schools Should See Increase in State Aid

1 year ago

By Adam Swift As the town starts the budget process for Fiscal Year 2024, there was some good news regarding…