For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
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Mike Eruzione Addresses Ryder Cup Team
If there’s anyone who knows how to lead and inspire athletes in an international competition, it’s Winthrop’s own Mike Eruzione. And that’s why Mike was called upon to speak to the members of the United States Ryder Cup team that…
Sports 09-15-2016
WHS sports roundup Girls soccer team drops season-opener The Winthrop High girls soccer team dropped a 5-0 decision to Division 4 Rockport last Friday in the Lady Vikings’ season-opener. Coach Tracy Martucci’s 2016 edition features 10 seniors and will be led by…
Obituaries 09-15-2016
John Craven Jr. Retired executive chef John G. Craven, Jr. of Winthrop passed away on September 12 at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Facility in Revere. He was 68 years old. John was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1971 to1973…
The Restless Sea
Sonya Feng, 15, hurries away from the shore as the incoming tide brings the storm waves closer to the shore on Monday. The effects of Hurricane Hermine could be felt on Monday and Tuesday as an unsettled ocean and high…
Sleight of Hand:Winthrop Magician Keeps Even Penn and Teller Stumped
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It is the ultimate trick to perform in front of professional magicians, the other thrill is to fool them with a trick that they can’t figure out. That’s what Winthrop resident Paul Gertner did a couple…
Ferry Ridership Increasing
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Winthrop Ferry has been doing well. A tourism video has been created showing a couple with bicycles leaving Rowe’s Wharf. When they arrive in Winthrop after 20 minutes on the ferry, they get on their…
Boards Approve Another SDOD on Walden St
By Sue Ellen Woodcock In a joint meeting, the Town Council and the Planning Board voted to grant to the owners of 15-17 Walden St. a Special Development Overlay District (SDOD) designation intended to rehab or reuse a property that…
Police Blotter 09-08-2016
Monday, August 29 Caller from Overlook Drive stated that his wife has fallen and needs help lifting her. WFD notified and 92 responded. Calling party on Shirley Street stated her ex-boyfriend is harassing her. It is to the point that…
Legislatures Reflect On State Session Accomplishments
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, Representative RoseLee Vincent and Senator Joseph Boncore joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature in completing a productive 2015-2016 session which included the passage of multiple landmark bills. Over the past two years, the Legislature…