Friends of Winthrop Beach presented “Shark Talk with Doctor Gregory Skomal” on May 9 at the Neil Shapiro Performing Arts Center at Winthrop High School with the hope of inspiring youth to further their education in marine biology, oceanography, and…
Author: Marianne Salza
WIHA dinner meeting highlights Winthrop’s Tewksbury Greenhouses
Ashley Tewksbury-Barisano, fifth-generation owner of Winthrop’s Tewksbury Greenhouses, and her mother, Deborah Tewksbury, shared their unique family tradition during a Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association (WIHA) dinner meeting in the Deane Winthrop House barn on May 7. “It’s one…
Winthrop Residents Receive NSDAR Community Service Awards
The Boston Tea Party Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) presented Community Service Awards to Winthrop residents, Barbara Bishop and Joanne Hillman. Their selfless devotion and passion were recognized during an Annual Awards Brunch on…
WIHA Hosts Discussion on ‘Massachusetts Firsts’
James Healy, one of the founders of Boston Duck Tours, presented “Massachusetts Firsts” during the Winthrop Improvement & Historical Association’s (WIHA) April 2 dinner meeting in the Deane Winthrop House barn. Healy is a retired history officer for Boston Duck…
WIHA Hosts Presentation on ‘The Lightship Service’
Operating a lightship was considered to be the most jeopardous responsibility in the United States Coast Guard. The floating lighthouses were crewed by 10-12 sailors, and anchored some 10 miles offshore to guide other vessels through unwieldy terrain, dense fog,…
“Annie” Playing for One Week Only at Boch Center Wang Theatre
Spunky, little orphan, Annie, and her friends endure a “hard knock life” at a neglectful orphanage in 1933 New York. Although times can be burdensome, she believes there is hope for sunshine. “Annie,” directed by Jenn Thompson, and featuring scores…
State Sen. Lydia Edwards’s 43rd Birthday
Senator Lydia Edwards celebrated her 43rd birthday on December 13 at the Reel House. Supporters, as well as local and state officials, honored Edwards for her leadership, reflecting on her accomplishments in housing and LGBTQ+ pride. “I have been honored…
Aly Rose Esthetics Has All Your Skincare Needs in One Place
Licensed esthetician, Alyssa Marino, believes that the only experience more calming than the sound of the ocean waves outside her Winthrop home is receiving a facial treatment. One can unwind while being cared for at Marino’s hygienic, boho-chic skincare boutique,…
The Life and Times of John H. Orrall
At the onset of World War II, Winthrop High School graduate of 1942, John (Jack) H. Orrall, left his studies at the University of New Hampshire to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he served in the 533rd…
Mylestones Community Fair Held in Memory of Myles P. Vercruysse
A Community Fair to benefit Mylestones, The Myles P. Vercruysse Memorial Fund, was held on November 4 in the old Winthrop Middle School gymnasium, where crafters, small businesses, and community programs were displayed. The Myles P. Vercruysse Memorial Fund was…