Last Saturday, members of “Team Ritchie” gathered in red T-shirts to sell baked goods for the upcoming Jimmy Fund walk. On a mission to raise funds that will benefit patients at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and in honor of…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Recovery Month Interview with Youth Leader, Isadora Hipolito
The month of September is dedicated to recovery month. Candlelight vigils will be held across the country, remembering all of those who have lost their lives to addiction. Throughout the month, promotional materials will be passed around, in hopes of…
School District Partners Up With Fire and Police
Superintendent Lisa Howard has made it her mission to maintain a safe school atmosphere for both staff and students, and she has recruited the help of the fire and police departments to enforce a very specific safety protocol for the…
September is Recovery Month
In 2015, Chip McHugh responded to an ad that would later shape his future. The town of Winthrop was looking for someone who was living in recovery from drugs and alcohol, to become a Peer Recovery Coach as part of…
Student Highlight : Ryan Parker Looking Forward to WHS Classes
Seventeen-year-old Ryan Parker is looking forward to participating in the Life Skills class for the 2019-2020 school year. The Life Skills class offers a chance to mentor students with disabilities, and as a mentor in the class last year, Parker…
Constantino Urges Officials to Save Plantings Before Demo at French Sq.
The Beautification Committee, founded and led by Frank Costantino for over 15 years, and its current Sponsorship Program, is in the midst of repurposing the plants, plaques and benches in French Square. On a mission to move the thriving plant…
Student Highlight : Patrick Haskell Is Prepped for Senior Year
Patrick Haskell is heading into his senior year with a full schedule. In addition to being President of the Winthrop High School Student Council, Haskell runs cross-country and indoor and outdoor track. He is a dedicated member of the Drama…
Strangie Forms Jimmy Fund Team in Son’s Memory
Ritchie Strangie was best known for his sense of humor. At just 8 years old, he was selected as a contestant on the show “Kids Say the Darndest Things,†when his mother, Leighanne Strangie took him for an audition. “Everybody…
CASA and the Health Department Partner up for Recovery Month
Every September, communities across the country partake in Recovery Month, a national observance founded to educate Americans on the lifechanging treatments and services available for those who have a mental or substance abuse disorder. While this month is critical for…
Winthrop Gears Up for a Successful 2019-2020 School Year
While students have been out of school for the summer, the district’s administration and school committee members have been busy updating and revising policies and procedures to align with the district’s strategic goals. One of the top priorities is ensuring…