Thanks election staff Dear Editor: The Town Clerk’s Office would like to give many thanks to the election staff and support staff that have allowed us to successfully complete six elections in 12 months! Our elections staff is made up…
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The Great Debate
Speaking of the Presidential Election, the first debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump is projected to be one of the most-watched political events of all time. We’re talking that this will be the “Super Bowl 
Still Time to Vote
The polls are open until 8 p.m. for today’s (Thursday) election and we hope you’ll vote if you haven’t done so. The election for Sheriff of Suffolk County and Register of Deeds are on the ballot while Winthrop residents can…
The Opening of Our Beautiful New School
The opening of the new Winthrop Middle/High School building serves as a triumph for all who came together and worked so hard to make this wonderful day a reality. It took years of organizing, planning, holding meetings, and ultimately the…
Sports 09-08-2016
From The Press Box Opening the New Stadium By: Jim Lederman The Winthrop Vikings and Danvers Falcons kick off a new season Friday night at 7 p.m. in Danvers. The Falcons will open the new Deering Stadium. The game is…
Obituaries 09-08-2016
Gerald Turner Of New Hampshire, formerly of Winthrop Gerald L. Turner of Dover, NH, formerly of Winthrop, died suddenly on August 31. He was 36 years old. Gerald was a graduate of Winthrop High School, Class of 1997. While in…
Why Can’t My Dog Do That?
Mawie the dog leaps over trainer Mike Piazza to catch a Frisbee during a dog training demonstration last Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Ingleside Park as part of the Winthrop Parks and Recreation program. Piazza and Mawie delighted young and old during the…
30 Years and Still Going Strong
The Winthrop School of Performing Arts had a lot to celebrate this past year.  In addition to several performances including a Holiday Show, piano, guitar and voice recitals, Acting Showcases and Summer Dance and Theatre Camps and two Dance showcases, the…
Marie “Jeanette” Ferrino, Wife of Judge Joseph Ferrino, Dies at 90
By John Lynds Marie A. “Jeanette” Ferrino, the late wife of the Honorable Judge Joseph Ferrino and a driving force in many East Boston and Winthrop organizations and social clubs, has died. Mrs. Ferrino died at the Kaplan Family Hospice…
Town Issues First ‘Air BNB’ Permit
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Over a year ago the Town Council called for a way to regulate “Air BNBâ€-type establishments and other similar room sharing arrangements Last Thursday night the Zoning Board of Appeals issued a special permit to Ken…