Winthrop Police this week are searching for two suspects in a shooting attack on Crest Avenue last Thursday night. The alleged assailants escaped by car minutes after opening fire on an unarmed former resident of East Boston, who told police…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Black and Big Blue – Injuries mount as Vikings fall to Swampscott after sluggish second half
For one half of a football game last Friday night, the Winthrop Vikings made a game attempt at warding off the Swampscott Big Blue at Miller Field. In fact, with senior quarterback Will Milano leading the way, the Vikings had…
A day early, a touchdown short
The Winthrop Vikings dropped a heart-breaker 21-14 to the Beverly Panthers last Friday, following a re-scheduling of the game. In an attempt to avoid what was predicted to be a heavy rainfall on Saturday in Beverly, the two teams agreed…
VPF announces $65,000 grants program for athletics, activities
Viking Pride Foundation and the Winthrop School Committee will announce a new program to support the Winthrop schools athletic and extra-curricular programs with a new $65,000 targeted grant program. This procedure will mean that the award will be going directly…
To be Frank, Vikings were simply better – Ambrosino rushes for 139 yards, makes 10 solo tackles
In a game that head coach Sean Driscoll said included the Vikings’ ‘best second half performance of the year," the Winthrop Vikings seemed to make few mistakes, as they opened the all-important ‘league’ part of their schedule last Saturday in…
A big statement – McCarthy’s running, stingy ‘D’ lead to key victory over Rams
“This was a big, big game, and big win for our program,†said head coach Sean Driscoll after the Winthrop Vikings finished off what was perhaps their biggest win of the last three years, 16-6 over the Lynn Classical Rams.…
Cat’s eyes – Vigilant neighbors help WPD thwart attempted break-in
A would-be cat burglar is likely not to return to the Shirley Street, after a pair of alert neighbors and a rapid response from Winthrop patrols likely interrupted a potential break-in on Point Shirley last week. Winthrop Police arrested Scott…
Vikings fall to English – Big plays, injuries and penalties sink Vikings in 32-21 loss at Lynn English
The Winthrop Vikings limped into their second game of the season at Lynn English missing two-thirds of the starting backfield that helped them to a big win over Salem in week one. By the time they finished the game, they…
Fourth Annual Taste of Winthrop – September 30 at the Winthrop Yacht Club
Whether you are an avid foodie, a philanthropist with a soft spot for local charitable efforts, or just hungry, The fourth annual Taste of Winthrop to be held next Wednesday, September 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Winthrop…
Saving on insurance?
Town moves closer to inclusion in Group Insurance Commission By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Winthrop Town Council on Tuesday night adopted a key state law that will allow the town to conduct coalition bargaining with the town’s employees unions and…