As the Winthrop Fire Department gears up for another Christmas Eve making the rounds with Santa in tow, they have a lot to be thankful for. This year the big man in red, will be accompanied by revitalized reindeer atop…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Student Highlight: Junior Dedicates Extra Time to Perfecting Golf Swing
Jack Sicurella is athletically versatile, playing golf, hockey, and baseball, but his talent goes beyond his ability to juggle three sports, and instead, it’s his hard work that has gotten him to where he is today. Most would guess that…
School Supt Awards Finn with Certificate for Academic Excellence
During Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Lisa Howard presented the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent’s Certificate of Academic Excellence, to Christopher Finn. “As I thought about who was deserving of this citation, I needed to take a moment to…
Student Highlight:Victoria Donahue Knows What It’s like to Be on Winning Team
Victoria Donahue has recently learned just how rewarding it is to be part of a winning team. The high school cheerleader played a part in making history for the school, as the cheerleading team won first place at the Northeastern…
Rookie Flight Crew Gets Ready to Take off for Another Season
For the third year in a row, the Winthrop Middle School STEM club came face-to-face with a few Celtics celebrities and JetBlue professionals. Last Wednesday, 30 STEM club students spent some quality time in the classroom and on the basketball…
Student Highlight:High School Senior Puts Kindness First
Mary Teixeira is known for her kindness and the genuine smile that is on her face at all times. The Winthrop High Senior is beyond busy with activities that she manages effortlessly, even as she goes through the arduous process…
Resident Finds Joy in the Process of Boat-Building
Since 2002, local resident, Rich Honan, has been building boats. While most people don’t have the patience to tend to such a laborious and involved project, Honan revels in the process and celebrates each small step on his journey to a…
School Committee Moves Forward with Solar Panels
The School Committee agreed to move forward with the power purchase agreement between the Town of Winthrop and Solect Energy last Monday, allowing for the installation of solar panels on the high school/middle school roof. After the original proposal was…
Student Highlight: Senior Dedicates Extra Time to Perfecting Theatrical Skills
If you’ve had the pleasure of attending one of the Winthrop Drama Society’s many performances over the last several years, then you’ve likely been mesmerized by Ian Page’s skill and natural talent on the stage. He recently played the memorable…
Family Embraces Winthrop Community and Opens New Harbor City Church
Jason and Micah Tallent have spent their entire lives giving back to the communities that they’ve lived in, and now, Winthrop is on the receiving end of their big hearts. Having been a pastor for 22 years, Jason, was convinced…