A couple of weeks ago when resident and Point Shirley advocate Dawn Manning, of Elliot Street, found out about the latest mitigation/memorandum of understanding agreement between Winthrop and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, she was livid. She accused the town…
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Beachfront Bargain Hunt Highlights Winthrop
By Kate Anslinger It’s the talk of the town. The Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV) will be featuring Winthrop in one of the upcoming episodes of Beachfront Bargain Hunt. The popular program follows a new family every week, on…
Police Blotter 09-10-2015
Monday, August 31 Caller on Hermon Street reports that she has not heard from her husband who is a diabetic. WFD and Unit 91 dispatched to the residence. U nits were able to contact the resident that everything was fine.…
Letter to the Editor
Thank you Coach Rachel Mustone and Coach Stephanie Bono Dear Editor:  Coaches Rachel Mustone and Stephanie Bono have been a part of the Winthrop cheerleading community since their days as Winthrop Youth Football cheerleaders began approximately 18 years ago. They…
Remembering Community Leader Fran Rowan
There is no corner that does not have Fran Rowan’s imprint on it. From the Meridian House that now bears her name to the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to the Atlantic Works Artist Building on Border Street that is…
Happy Rosh Hashanah
We want to wish our friends in the Jewish community a Happy and Healthy New Year. Rosh Hashanah starts at sundown Sunday. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins Sept. 22 at sundown.
High School Football and Assistant Coach Nimblett
The start of the high school football season means that fall is arriving and the nights will soon be cooler as autumn begins officially Wednesday, September 23. Head coach Sean Driscoll and his Vikings will make their debut Saturday morning…
Sports 09-10-2015
Viking football looks promising for season by Stephen Skobeleff September is in full swing. A month full of “backs†moves forward. Families are back from summer vacations. Students are back in school. Apples are back on the trees, ripe for…
Obituaries 09-10-2015
Robert Arthur ‘Bobby’ McGarry One of the longest surviving heart transplant patients Robert Arthur (Bobby) McGarry passed away on September 6 at the home of his niece, Allison McNaughton. He was 79 years old. Born in Waltham on May 8,…
Biggio Family Takes Als Ice Bucket Challenge
The Biggio family accepted the ALS (Lou Gehrig) ice bucket challenge from Maureen and Bob Preczewski of Marblehead. The event was held in their back yard on Francis Street on Sunday, August 30th. Shown in picture are the challengers and…