In the midst of an election season that is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested races in recent memory, WCAT, the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce and the Winthrop Sun-Transcript are collaborating to sponsor next Monday night’s…
Author: Joe Domelowicz
Oh, Bo!: Diaz Scores Offensive and Defensive TDs as Vikings Down Weston, 28-6
The Winthrop Vikings overcame a short practice week and a tough road game at Weston last Thursday night, in a 28-6 win as they finished up their non-league schedule with a 2-3 record. “It was a good night for us, 
Clark ‘Poofy’ Heighton Jr. : He Embodied Volunteerism and Generosity
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Clark I. “Poofy†Heighton Jr. personally, but I am most likely the exception to the rule in Winthrop. “Poofy†was perhaps best known around town as a 37- year veteran of the…
Latest MCAS Scores Show Improvement, Point to a Long Road Ahead
New Superintendent of Schools John Macero said this week that the recent release of MCAS scores by the state, showing improvement across the board for the Winthrop School District was welcome news, “but there is still a long way to…
One Dead, One Faces Charges Following Accident in Hull
An evening boating trip on Boston Harbor turned tragic last weekend, when the 25-foot privateer, being driven by Winthrop resident Lloyd Thompson, struck a moored sailboat in Hull harbor, sending two of his nine passengers overboard and killing one of…
Not Crazy About These Eight’s
The Winthrop Vikings season got off to a somewhat rocky start last Friday, as they dropped their season opener to Danvers, in front of their home crowd, 18-8. The loss was even more disheartening because the Vikings had led Danvers…
Hazardous Materials Spill at Deer Island Adds to Storm Response Confusion
Though the impacts of Tropical Storm Irene on Winthrop as it passed through Sunday were not very significant, an unrelated hazardous materials spill during the storm, did create some added confusion and problems for the Winthrop public safety departments. According…
Winthrop Escapes the Worst Irene Had to Offer: Downed Trees, Branches and Power Lines the Main Result of Huge Storm
The weekend hurricane that wreaked havoc on most of the eastern seaboard last week, did comparatively little damage here in Winthrop according to Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Paul Flanagan. “Mostly we had tree damage and some power outages…
Friends and Family Second Annual 5k Walk Set for Sept. 24
In March 2010, Linda Vecchia started “Friends and Family†a local non-profit support group for those people in the community and outlying area with substance abuse issues. By providing a safe place where people recovering from alcohol and substance abuse…
Chief Quickly Dispels Rumors of Additional Bodies Being Discovered
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty moved quickly this week to dispel rumors that additional bodies had been found in town, and criticism that public officials had not acted quickly enough in investigating the case. Just one week after first reporting…