The excitement and bustle of the Fourth of July weekend has come and gone, and now we can settle into our summer rhythm — whatever that may be for each of us and our families — for the remaining nine…
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Thank You, James Cunningham
James Cunningham is a pioneer in the elder care industry, having overseen Massachusetts’ first home care agency that became the model for the rest of the state. It became a model because James Cunningham, who retired this past June 30,…
Football in July
Yes, the New England Patriots open practice in three weeks. Tom Brady will play football in July. Kudos to Fire Chief Paul Flanagan – the fireworks were awesome. Paul played football for the Vikings. He comes from the Flanagan football…
Obituaries 07-09-2015
Elma Mahoney Retired nurse’s assistant Elma J. Mahoney of Read Street, Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on July 7. She was 90 years old. Born in Bladenboro, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of…
I Want This Bike
On Saturday, June 27, the Winthrop Police Department and the Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge sponsored the Bicycle Rodeo at Ingleside Park. Highland Real Estate donated two bicycles. In the above photo Joey sitting on a Police ATV
Success Comes from Teamwork:Winthrop Marketplace Celebrates 16th Anniversary
No man is an island and no one knows this better than Marc Wallerce, owner of the Winthrop Marketplace. This year marks the 16th year that Winthrop Marketplace has been in business. Back in 1999 Wallerce left Liberty Market and…
Amy Epstein Named New CASA Head
She has big shoes to fill but Amy Epstein has already shown that she has no problem jumping into an organization that focuses on youth and the hurdles they face. Epstein, a native of Swampscott, who has spent several years…
Licensing Commission Approves Outdoor Seating
The Winthrop Licensing Commission has approved outdoor seating at La Siesta restaurant on Woodside Avenue. The commission met earlier this month and gave permission to La Siesta to move some of its indoor seating outdoors when desired. The Mexican restaurant…
Fireworks Display on Saturday Night
The annual Winthrop fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4 at 9 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from Coughlin Playground in Point Shirley. The annual Horribles Parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade will start at the…
Police Blotter 07-02-2015
Monday, June 22 Caller states that there is a group playing basketball at Pond Street Playground. Units report the area is clear prior to their arrival. Party on Hermon Street called to report that a strange man went to her…