Recent Winthrop High School graduate, Ryan Buccini, plays baseball for more than just the competition. Having learned lifelong lessons from the sport that is considered “the game of failure,†Buccini believes that baseball goes beyond the field and serves his…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Student Highlight : Andrew DiMento Following in His Mother’s Footsteps
In addition to the fact that the University of Vermont is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, recent graduate Andrew DiMento decided on the school for two other reasons. It has a quality engineering program,…
Winthrop Public Library Adopts the ‘Read to Bead’ Program
The Winthrop Public Library is getting creative with reading this summer. As an incentive to get youngsters to read, Young Adult Librarian Mary Kate Schulte, has spearheaded the “Read to Bead†program, which gives students a chance to earn beads…
Racing for the USA : Winthrop Sailing Program Launches The Career of Two Future Olympians
Winthrop might have an opportunity to boast about two of its own joining the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Nora (27) and Atlantic Brugman (28) may currently live elsewhere, but they have deep seated roots in Winthrop by the sea. The…
Winthrop Senior Center Gifted With New Bus
Members of the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center celebrated a long-awaited gift last Friday. Thanks to a MassDOT grant, the old bus was replaced with a brand new, eight-passenger bus, that will be used to bring seniors to and from…
Student Highlight : Nichols Heads to Hollywood for Summer Internship
Recent graduate Russell Mason Nichols is getting a jump start on his education and his future career goals. Having always been a fan of FaZe Clan, an American esports and entertainment organization that hosts and competes in a variety of…
Youth Learn Proper Exercise Techniques at Miller Field
If you happen to drive by the Miller Field track on Friday mornings at 7 a.m. this summer, you will see a group of dedicated youngsters lunging, stretching, and running their way to fitness. As part of the youth summer…
Winthrop Parks and Rec Kicks Off the Summer
Summer is officially here which means that Winthrop Parks and Recreation is busier than ever, and on July 1 there will be an influx of kids, ages 5-12, participating in a variety of activities in Ingleside Park. For the first…
Calla Not to Seek Another Council Term
After 14 years, Precinct 6 Councilor Linda Calla has decided to forego another term on the Town Council. As one of the longest serving councilors, Calla has worked with six town managers, six council presidents, and four boards. While she…
Officials Cut the Ribbon for the Public Boat Launch
The rain didn’t stop town officials and guests from coming out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the public boat launch at the Town Landing Tuesday evening. “This boat launch will help us activate the waterfront of Winthrop…