Retired Telephone Company Engineer, dedicated parishioner of St. John’s Church in Winthrop Bernard T. “Bernie” Costigan of Winthrop passed away at home on July 29th, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Mary Costigan for 52 years; devoted Father to…
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Marilyn Freedland
May 9, 1927 – July 26, 2026 Marilyn Anne Freedland, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and devoted member of her community, passed away at the age of 99. Born to Sam and Esther (Bloom) Shore, Marilyn grew up in East…
Robert Francis “Bob” “Bobby” “Monk” Finn
Active member of the Winthrop Golf Club and the Cottage Park Yacht Club Robert Francis “Bob” “Bobby” “Monk” Finn died from complications of Parkinson’s disease on July 31, 2026. Life came full circle for Bobby. He was born December 14,…
The new fire station is becoming a reality
The new fire station is becoming a reality With the recent announcement that the bids are out for the new Winthrop fire station that will be built on the site of the former Winthrop Middle School (which originally was the…
News Briefs 7-30-26
Overnight Closure of Sumner Tunnel THIS FRIDAY The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that the Sumner Tunnel / Route 1A southbound will close to all traffic on Friday, July 31, at 11:00 p.m. and will reopen to traffic…
Jay Sasso
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Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Regis College Awards Degrees to More than 1,000 Students, Including 628 Nursing Degrees As it begins to recognize its centennial year, Regis College celebrated its 96th commencement on Saturday, May 9 at the Leader Bank Pavilion, where it awarded 1,036…
Sand Sculpture Festival Returns to Revere
This past weekend the city held its annual International Revere Beach Sand Sculpture Festival.