WHS sports roundup Viking boys earn 1-1 tie with Hull The Winthrop High boys soccer team made the long trek southward around the perimeter of Boston Harbor Saturday to play at non-league rival Hull — whose rocky, wind-swept field is located on…
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Obituaries 09-22-2016
Jason Joseph Vasques His smile brightened the darkest room and his love for life was contagious Jason Joseph Vasques of Revere passed away September 16. He was 27 years old. Jason worked in patient services at the Whidden Memorial Hospital.…
Vikings Clipped by Falcons
Quarterback Christopher Zuffante (11) stretches out to throw a pass before being tackled by a Danvers defender during the opening game of the season last Friday, Sept. 9, in Danvers. Winthrop slogged it out for four quarters with Danvers, but the…
Food, Glorious Food:New Food Options Are Now at Middle and High Schools
By Kate Anslinger You can’t start a new school year in a new building without mentioning one of the most important items … Food! After all, this is what gives students the energy to make it through the day and…
Belle Island Marsh Project Moving Ahead
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The town is moving forward with a Belle Isle Marsh Marine Ecology Park and Marsh Walk. On Tuesday night, the town council’s DPW subcommittee held a meeting to update residents of the Morton Street and Banks…
Warren Questions FEMA Officials About Mistakes on Flood Maps
At a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing on Tuesday, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials about mistakes in federal flood insurance maps and the high cost of appeals shouldered by…
Winthrop Voters are Bellwethers for Democratic Primary Results
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop voters who came out for the September 8 Primary decided a few races on the Democratic ballot. Ballots for the Republican, Green-Rainbow Party, United Independent Party had no candidates listed, although voters could have chosen…
News Briefs
LIZZY BORDEN PLAY HERE ONÂ SEPT. 29 The Delvena Theatre Company presents Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks! Thursday, September 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Public Library. On a scorching hot day in Fall River in August 1892,…
Police Blotter 09-15-2016
Monday, September 5 Party stated there is a house alarm on Elmwood Ave. sounding. Police responded to Elmwood Ave., alarm resets itself. Trying to fix problem. Medical Aid called for woman found on floor. EMS notified. Female called to report…
Letters to the Editor
On water meter replacements Dear Residents: In an effort to expedite the completion of the town wide water meter replacement project that was implemented in 2014, and to better serve the community, with enhanced customer support capabilities, the Winthrop Water…