We join the Winthrop community in congratulating our Supt. of Schools John Macero on his appointment as the new superintendent of the Stoneham public schools. John was selected from a large field of candidates and there are many reasons why…
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Massachusetts is No 1
Last week’s cover story in U.S. News & World Report that ranks Massachusetts as the overall top state in the nation comes as no surprise to those of us who have worked and lived in the Commonwealth for most of…
Letters to the Editors
(The following letters are a selection of essays that were written and selected by students in my 7th grade English and Language Arts classes at the Winthrop Middle School. The assignment was to think of a problem or suggestion for…
Sports 03-09-2017
Vikings fall to st. mary’s in hard fought division 4 quarterfinal  by Bob Marra/robertmarraphotography.com The Winthrop Vikings were scrappy and determined, but in the end, they simply had no answer for St. Mary’s mercurial Jonny Mercado, whose 29 points led…
Obituaries 03-09-2017
Judith O’Brien Of Winthrop Judith A. (O’Connor) O’Brien, of Winthrop, Hudson, NH, and Acton, ME passed away on March 2 at the age of 81. Born in Melrose, she was th beloved daughter of the late Francis P. and Julia…
Vikings Fall in Tourney Action
Disappointment reigned Tuesday night—for Winthrop fans—as the highly-touted Vikings (13-4-4) succumbed, 4-0, to finely-tuned Lynnfield team that played far above its 13th seed in the 13-team Division II North Boys Ice Hockey sectionals.
Town Poised for Development According to Report
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When it comes to economic development in Winthrop there are strengths and weaknesses, but there are also a number of people working to create the right atmosphere. Northeastern Professor Barry Bluestone, of the Dukakis Center for…
Committee Says ‘No’ to School Choice Here
By Kate Anslinger There was no shortage of willing speakers at Monday evening’s School Committee meeting, as parents came out to express their opinions about the school choice program. Every year around this time, the School Committee is tasked with…
Local Communities Receive Shannon Grant Funding from Metro Mayors
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the release of $5.7 million in competitive grants to cities and towns across Massachusetts who, with their local community partners, will use the funding to combat gang violence and support local at-risk youth. Cambridge, Chelsea,…
Gorman Fort Banks School Back to Normal
By Kate Anslinger On Feb. 13, the Gorman Fort Banks School suffered a burst pipe, which resulted in damage, a cancelled school day, and a delay, but that didn’t stop the district’s leadership team from moving forward and brainstorming an…