Mary Harley Remained active into her 90’s Mary V. Harley of Main Street, Winthrop passed away at home on March 15. She was 95 years old (can you keep a secret?). Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she was the beloved…
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On the Radio
Maureen Reddy, owner of DaVinci Designer Gallery of Winthrop , joins hosts Rick Scherer and Ali Alavi on Real Estate Radio Boston. Reddy discusses her long time experience in the industry, insights on the process, and the advantages of staging a home. Tune in to…
St Patrick’s Day Dinner at WIHA
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, March 1. During the dinner, WIHA new President Sandy Joneck held an honoring ceremony for long-time members Ethel Kelly and Dave Hubbard. Ethel Kelly…
Arthur Cummings Passes Away at 85
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Arthur T. “Arky” Cummings of Winthrop passed away peacefully on March 7. He was 85 years old. “Arthur was a phenomenal person in the Winthrop community and education. We all look at our possibilities at trying…
Citizens Start Campaign for Override on Miller Field
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The same people who brought the town together for a new middle/high school are working hard again to bring the town together for a new Miller Field. Members of the citizens committee “Winthrop is Worth It 
Town Officials Hold Forum With Residents,Businesses on Center Development
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It’s been a topic of conversation for years and now it looks like reviving the center business district is once again on the table. Precinct 5 Councilor Russ Sanford and Joe Domelowicz, grants administrator and town…
Residents Urged to Get Educated on Flood Maps
By John Lynds With the new Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps set to go into effect next week on Wednesday, March 16, local environmentalists have jumped into action to alert Winthrop homeowners of the upcoming deadline to…
Police Blotter 03-10-2016
Monday, February 29 Multiple summons received from Orleans District Court to be served to subject on Bartlett Parkway. Both summons were served to the subject. W92 requests check on motor vehicle stopped at Linden and Atlantic Street. One subject under…
Arky Cummings
The entire Winthrop community was saddened to learn this week of the passing of Arthur E. “Arky†Cummings at the age of 85. Yet despite our sadness, we are sure that all of us who knew Arky soon wore a…
Sports 03-10-2016
All-Around Winner WHS gymnast Christa Vaccaro honored by Boston Globe By Cary Shuman When Christa Vaccaro is flying toward the vault in a gymnastics meet, you can predict that something spectacular is about to happen and she’ll receive high marks…