Optibots, a robotic pet vet, optical technology, and polymers, are a few of the things that one would be familiar with if they attended Camp Invention. The one-week-long camp brought 45 students to the middle school last week, giving them…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Residents Turn Out to Support Locked Out National Grid Gas Employees
In response to the lockout on roughly 1,200 National Grid employees on June 25, residents came out to share their concerns regarding potential safety issues during a meeting on Tuesday night. The company locked out employees after they failed to…
Board of Health Cancels Mosquito Spraying
The Board of Health (BoH) made a unanimous decision Tuesday night to cancel the mosquito spraying scheduled for Thursday evening, Aug. 9. Prior to the decision, Bill Schmidt, chair of the Board, called an emergency meeting to discuss the spraying,…
Local Author Shows the Strength of Women In Her New Book Release ‘The Tree of Life’
When Sue (Baker) Chidlovski found herself face to face with some family archives, she came across a sentence that would be the inspiration for her latest book “The Tree of Life.†The line, written in the form of a diary…
21st Century Student Shares Personal Obstacles on Her Journey to Becoming a Camp Counselor
Fifteen-year-old Emily Williams is a perfect example of someone who has faced her obstacles head on, walked through them, and came out stronger on the other side. And now she will be able to use her story to motivate and…
Gallivan Selected as Curriculum Director
Saugus resident, Lori Gallivan, has been selected as the executive director of curriculum, instruction and accountability for the Winthrop Public School district. Gallivan, who officially started the position on July 1 has a strong history in education, including 22 years…
Mrs.Marley is Remembered for Her Love, Strength, and Fierce Independence
Elaine Marley was the perfect example of someone who lived life to the fullest and left a mark on her family, her friends and a community that will commemorate her life forever. Most commonly known as “Mrs. Marley,†she has…
Flanagan Retires from Winthrop Fire Department after 32 Years
After 32 years on the Winthrop Fire Department, Capt. Chuck Flanagan is hanging up his turncoat and retiring, but that won’t stop him from responding to significant major incidents. Flanagan’s history at the fire station goes beyond his time at…
The Go-To Choice:Pizza Center Celebrates 55 Years Serving Winthrop
Whether you are a Friday night pizza party kind of customer or someone who opts for a lunchtime slice, there is a good chance that Pizza Center is your go-to choice for the classic dinner option. For 55 years as…
Three Town Manager Candidates Interviewed
The final three town manager candidates were interviewed in a public meeting of the Winthrop City Council on Monday evening. While all three have different backgrounds, they bring a unique blend of experience and education to the table. Michael Lombardo…