Five years ago this week, an unspeakable act of violence, motivated solely by racial hatred, shattered the peace and calm of an early-summer Saturday afternoon in the community of Winthrop. A 28 year-old white man, a native of Wareham who…
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The Gay Rights Movement Began 57 Years Ago this Week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a…
Letter to the Editor
Remembering John Vitagliano Dear Editor, I am submitting the following tribute in memory of John Vitagliano, who passed away on June 7, 2026. John dedicated much of his professional life to transportation and public service, contributing to projects that helped…
Francis “Frank” Valys
Life member of Winthrop Elks and former Winthrop Little League Coach Francis A. “Frank” Valys of Winthrop passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was 80 years old. Francis was the beloved husband of Nancy T. (Ford) Valys. Born…
Leon Schiff
Pharmacy owner, WWII Merchant Marine Radio Officer, past president of Congregation Tifereth Abraham, 32nd Degree Mason and Shriner Leon Schiff of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on June 21, 2026 at the age of 101. The beloved husband…
Local girl scouts spend night aboard USS Massachusetts
Winthrop Girl Scout Troop 70227 recently spent the night aboard the historic USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove in Fall River. During the overnight experience, scouts explored naval vessels, learned about military history, and gained a firsthand appreciation for the service…
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Order Sons/Daughters of Italy in America celebrate its 70th anniversary
A large number of members and guests of Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (OSDIA) came together at Winthrop Lodge of Elks to celebrate the organization’s 70th anniversary on May 26th. Chartered by the…
Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball on East Boston Waterfront
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across the…
I am grateful for serving
Dear Councilors, My term as Chair of the Tree Committee is coming to an end this month. I have greatly enjoyed serving on the committee, and would like to thank Council President Letterie for appointing and then re-appointing me to…
Winthrop Police Department leads Autism Awareness fundraising effort
The Winthrop Police Department is proud to announce that it was the top fundraising law enforcement agency during this year’s Autism Awareness Month campaign to benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Hundreds of police departments have partnered with…