Out of the 156 high school graduates this year, 31 are attending community college, an all-time high for Winthrop graduates in recent years. This high enrollment in the smaller, two-year schools is proving to be a trend nation-wide, and for…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Reflecting On The Joy His Five Sons Bring Him
For Mike Upton, one of the best things about fatherhood is making great memories and witnessing lots of laughs. The father of five has no shortage of laughter and meaningful moments under his roof and this Father’s Day he will…
Residents, Teachers Express Concerns Over Budget at School Comm. Meeting
Teachers, parents, and staff members made an appearance at last Monday night’s school committee meeting to voice concerns over the budget issues that the district has faced for several years. Signs expressing the frustration surrounding the lack of teacher compensation,…
RPM Pay it Forward Race Brings the Community Together
Last Sunday, the parking lot of RPM Fitness, was packed with participants for the annual Pay it Forward road race. From first-time runners to competitive athletes, the participants all came to run for the same reason…to raise money for families…
Third Annual Freedom Fighters 5K on June 21
The third annual Freedom Fighters 5K will take place on Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m., kicking off at Miller Field. The race, which was initially started to thank Richard Honan for the ongoing care packages that he sends to…
Student Highlight: Katerina Thano Stays Local for College Choice
For Katerina Thano, it seemed like just yesterday she was meeting her lifelong friends on the kindergarten playground. In the blink of an eye, the years passed and Thano is already heading off to college in the fall. While some…
Student Highlight: Andrew Angulo Shares His Advice for Battling Procrastination
Soon-to-be-graduate, Andrew Angulo, has a simple philosophy for managing his busy schedule. “All the activities that I do haven’t made school any more difficult because I don’t procrastinate, and whenever I have free time, I do my work,†said Angulo.…
Chief Flanagan Prioritizes Fitness, Adds Three More Years to His Career
Chief of the Fire Department, Paul Flanagan, has always considered physical fitness to be a priority. Prior to his 41 years on the department, Flanagan was co-captain of the Winthrop High School track team and took pride in his ability…
School Track to Be Named after Legendary Track and Field Coach, Pat McGee
In the spring of 1974, resident, Pat McGee started volunteering for the boys and girls spring track team after her children became active in the sport, and in 1981 was appointed as the boys’ coach. What started out as a…
Student Highlight: Senior Presented with M.A.S.S. Certificate of Academic Excellence
This year has been a big one for 18-year-old Chris Finn. In addition to being presented with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent’s (MASS) Certificate of Academic Excellence, Finn was part of the Northeast Conference Championship winning hockey team, which…