By Sue Ellen Woodcock An inspector from the Six City Initiative, which oversees the Tobacco Control Program, visited the Kasbah restaurant on Putnam Street this past Saturday night and cited the owner for the fourth time for violating the state’s…
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Basketball Fundraiser
WHS Boys Basketball has helped to raise awareness in support of local philanthropies. On January 15th the town of Winthrop and Boys’ Basketball raised $253 in support of ALS, a disease affecting millions of Americans. On Monday, Feb. 22nd, Boys…
Winthrop Parent Network Offers A Chance for Youngsters to Get Ahead
By Kate Anslinger It’s no secret that Winthrop has a lot to offer young families, and the Winthrop Parents Network is just another perk that has given young children an opportunity to get ahead. The “Learn and Play†groups that…
News Briefs
Police cracking down on handicap parking If you’re thinking about pulling into a handicapped parking space think again. Winthrop Police are always on the lookout for violators, said Police Chief Terence Delehanty, and this past weekend they found several violators…
Police Blotter 02-18-2016
Monday, February 8 Call from Chester Avenue that party has fallen. EMS notified. Alarm Company called to report there is an activation at the Cummings School. Officer report all looks okay. Custodian on scene and the building is secure. Report…
Don’t Be Confused About Election Dates
With the air full of political banter – from presidential candidates to state senate candidates – and a potential debt-exclusion override vote in Winthrop (yet to be determined), there are a lot of voting dates to keep in mind and…
Joe Boncore Reception
State Senate candidate Joe Boncore will host a reception Friday night at the Beachmont VFW Hall in Revere and a large crowd is expected to be on hand as Joe officially launches his bid for the seat previously held by…
Basketball Legacy Continues
It was great to see former Winthrop High School basketball star Maureen McManus Hill back in the area this weekend coaching the Martha’s Vineyard High School girls basketball team in the Spartan Classic at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn.…
Sports 02-18-2016
WHS sports roundup WHS girls hockey  qualifies for tourney The Winthrop High Lady Bulldawg hockey team defeated Belmont, 4-0, Friday evening to clinch a berth in the MIAA post-season state tourney. The victory also marked an appropriate celebration of Senior…
Obituaries 02-18-2016
Anthony Sacco Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Anthony Sacco of Revere, formerly of East Boston, died peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family on February 14. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (DeLeo)Sacco; devoted father…