Monday, May 26 As a result of Saugus PD BOLO of a subject, Off. Curran developed information, which lead officers to revere Street in an attempt to locate the suspect in a domestic assault and battery. The suspect was located…
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Opinions
Phyllis Fluet The passing this week of Phyllis Fluet marks the end of an era for those of us who are long-time residents of Winthrop. For more than three decades, Phyllis was an active citizen of our community. She served…
Congratulations, Graduates
There is perhaps no event or occasion in the life of a community that is greeted with such universally shared joy as a high school graduation. Even for those of us who may not have a direct connection to a…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for all help Dear Editor: How do you say thank you when you are speechless with gratitude? RPM Fitness and the Winthrop Community came through with flying colors at the RPM Fitness Run/Walk to Benefit Survivors by the…
In Support of the Bill to Prevent Trafficking in Ivory and Rhino Horns
Planet Earth is losing its wildlife. Between 1970 and 2010 we lost 52 percent of populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. At risk are iconic species of African megafauna; fewer than 28,000 rhinos, 40,000 lions, 3,000 tigers, and…
Sports 06-04-2015
Local Winthrop player is named to International Selects Hockey Program Portsmouth, NH – The Selects Hockey organization has selected Jenna Letterie from Winthrop  to join the international program with the Selects hockey team.  The team will compete in the World…
Obituaries 06-04-2015
William T. Butler, Jr. Self employed contractor William T. Butler Jr. of Point Shirley, Winthrop passed away at home after a brief illness. He was 68 years old. Born in Winthrop, he was the beloved son of the late Dorothea…
Mixed Lodge Makes Donation
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Order Sons of Italy in America made a donation to  Marianna Fabiano’s Memorial Fund, which will make the Ft. Banks-Gorman School handicapped accessible.  Marianna Fabiano died on October 2, 2014 at the age of three.  She was a…
Name the Ferry Contest Open To School Children
It will be arriving three-quarters through the month of August and like any good seafaring vessel, it has to have a name. While names like S.S. Winthrop and S.S. McKenna have been tossed into the hat, students in grades one…
Hermon St.Project Gets Nod from Council
After months of going back and forth with the Town Council the developers finally got the zoning designation that will allow them to convert an old church into condominiums. The Town Council voted Tuesday, May 19 to approve the change…