What a tremendous turnout for Attorney Phil Boncore’s campaign kickoff fundraiser at the Winthrop Golf Club. It’s not surprising that so many people from different walks of life and of all age groups came out to support Phil as he…
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Sports 06-11-2015
WHS softball team advances to semifinal The Winthrop High softball team has steamrollered past its first three opponents in the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA State Softball Tournament to advance to the sectional semifinals. The Lady Vikings were…
Nomination papers Available for November Election
Monday, June 1 was the first day that candidates for elected office in Winthrop were able to take out nomination papers for the November 3 election. As of press time Robert L. Driscoll Jr. has taken out papers for Town…
Police Blotter 06-04-2015
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…
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…