The three candidates for president of the Winthrop Town Council – Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Ronald Vecchia, and Richard Boyarjian – were set to participate in a live debate Wednesday night at the WCAT Studios. Mike Cabral, executive director of WCAT,…
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Seeing Is Believing:Pereira has Life-Changing Operation; Lifetime-Brands Honors Beloved Employee
By Cary Shuman In a touching, heartwarming ceremony, the people at Lifetime Brands in Medford honored its long-time information technology specialist Nelson Pereira on a very special occasion. There were tears in the eyes of fellow employees as the popular…
News Briefs
Celebrating 50 years AS A PRIEST Father David H. Gill, S.J., a native of Winthrop, recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. The occasion was marked at a Jubilee Celebration in late September at Boston College…
East Boston Savings Bank Donates $17K to Jimmy Fund Foundation
Throughout the season, East Boston Savings Bank has been routing for the Sox to win. Not only because they are big fans but also for the children benefiting from the Jimmy Fund Foundation. With every Red Sox win East Boston…
Peter Gill is Running for Re-Election to the Winthrop Housing Authority
When Sen. Boncore resigned his seat on the Housing Authority due to his election as Senator, Peter Gill was appointed by the Town Council and the Housing Authority jointly to fill the Senator’s unexpired term. Peter says it has been…
Police Blotter 10-12-2017
Monday, October 2 Three motor vehicle parking in parking lot at Governors Park playing loud music. Motor vehicle accident on Cross Street. Unknown injuries. Reporting party on Pleasant Street states a white van took a sign down. Officer spoke to…
Letters to the Editor
VOTE for ron vecchia Dear Editor, Current School Committee member Ron Vecchia is running for Winthrop Town Council President.  I first met Ron in 1973 at one of the early Jaycees meetings. I’ve known him for 44 years, and I wholeheartedly…
The Protesting Football Players are Not Disrespecting the Military
The silent protest that was begun last season by former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick, in which Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem before football games, exemplifies what freedom of speech and freedom of expression mean in…
Sports 10-12-2017
WHS sports roundup WHS boys soccer defeats Everett, 3-2 The Winthrop High boys soccer team earned what head coach Kyle Gagin termed “probably the biggest win in the program’s history†with a 3-2 triumph over Everett last Thursday on the…
Obituaries 10-12-2017
Christine Phillips Retired customs broker Christine M. (Wilkinson) Phillips of Winthrop passed away on Oct. 3. She was 59 years old. Prior to her retirement, Christine worked for the Fritz Co. as a customs broker. She was the beloved wife…