By Cary Shuman Kristen Finn will be in the Winthrop High Hall of Fame one day for being one of the best softball pitchers in school history and for being part of a very special era in Winthrop girls basketball…
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Macero Not Chosen for Saugus Post
by Kate Anslinger On Tuesday evening, School Supt. John Macero received the news that he will not be appointed as the Superintendent of the Saugus school district, and he is very happy with the outcome. “I learned a lot during…
Winthrop Runners Go the Marathon Distance
by Kate Anslinger Anyone who has participated in a sporting event can attest to the adrenaline that surges through contestants as they approach a finish line, score a goal or make a basket. The Boston marathon, however; is on a…
News Briefs
MARINE MAMMAL SAFARIS On Saturday April 23, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and Massachusetts Bay Lines will host three free Marine Mammal Safaris to search for seals and porpoises and share songs and stories of Boston Harbor and the sea.…
Police Blotter 04-21-2016
Monday, April 11 Ongoing domestic problem several problems involved. Caller reports that a vehicle just struck the portable sign at the Bridge. Female called to several vehicles parking in No Parking areas and some have expired inspection stickers. Officer reports…
Speaker Deleo Congratulates Joe Boncore
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo officially congratulated Winthrop attorney Joe Boncore on his victory in the State Senate Democratic Primary that was held April 12. Boncore defeated six other candidates to win the nomination for the seat. He…
Congratulations,Coach David Brown
We want to add our congratulations to Winthrop Police officer and St. Mary’s High School boys basketball coach Dave Brown on leading his St. Mary’s team to the Division 4 state championship for the 2015-16 season. Winthrop High School basketball…
Happy Passover
We wish the members of our Jewish community a Happy Passover that begins at sundown Friday night. The observance continues for eight days and commemorates the Israelites being freed by God from slavery in Egypt in biblical times. Passover commences…
Sports 04-21-2016
WHS sports roundup Disciscio spins three-hitter, Vikings defeat Salem 8-0 The Winthrop High baseball team broke into the win column in a big way with an 8-0 victory at Salem Monday. After a tough start to their season — which…
Obituaries 04-21-2016
Libero Laura Decorated veteran and Commodore of Winthrop Yacht Club for more than 60 years Libero L. Laura, a longtime resident of Winthrop, passed away on April 13. He was 96 years old. “Lee†a graduated with the Class of…