By Sue Ellen Woodcock For the first time in decades the Town now has a master plan for the center business district that will serve as a road map for the center’s future. Before the unanimous vote, the council heard…
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News Briefs
Easter Egg Hunt Winthrop Parks and Recreation will hold a character breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Gorman Fort Banks School. Tickets are $8 in advance at the Parks and Rec and…
Police Blotter 04-06-2017
Monday, March 27 Calling party stated that she gave her cat and $250 to residents on Buchanan Street. Since then, the new owner of the cat has been contacting her requesting money for surgery that the animal never had. Calling…
Congratulations, Gretchen Howard
Congratulations to Winthrop High School senior Gretchen Howard on being selected to the Boston Herald Dream Team and the Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team, two of the highest awards that a high school athlete can receive in Massachusetts. Gretchen was certainly…
The Speaker Was “On the Record”
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo was back in front of the television cameras once again on the popular show, On The Record, Sunday morning, discussing the issues with Ed Harding and Janet Wu. The Speaker was his usually…
The End of An Era — Thank You, Lloyd Lyons
Lloyd Lyons graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, served his country two years in the Korean War, and then owned Samuel’s Pharmacy in Winthrop Center, operating his popular drugstore for more than 60 years. It was personal service at…
Sports 04-06-2017
WHS SPORTS roundup MacPhail paces boys to win; McGrail, Navarro qualify for state meet The Winthrop High boys outdoor track & field team opened their 2017 season in fine fashion with a 91-42 victory over Medford this past Monday. Sophomore…
Obituaries 04-06-2017
Helen Ferraro Retired hairstylist Helen M. (DiCicco) Ferraro of Winthrop passed away at home on March 29 at the age of 101. Prior to her retirement, Helen was employed as a hairstylist. The wife of the late Angelo Ferraro, she…
Sea Dog
HEY SKIPPER! Nancy Melillo and her dog, Tulaha, were having a blast at the Cottage Park Yacht Club Open House on Saturday night, March 25, at the Club. The club welcomed existing members and prospective members to see what the…
In The Final 14:WHS Drama to Perform this Weekend in Boston
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop High School Drama is gearing up for a big weekend. As one of fourteen schools that made it to the final round of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild Competition, Winthrop thespians are heading to the John…