The Winthrop High softball team put it all together in its three games this past week, outscoring its rivals by a combined run total of 30-2, which included a win in the game of the year so far (from a…
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Obituaries 05-08-2014
Frances Cuminale Member of Point Shirley Association; Dedicated Her Long Life to Family and Good Friends Frances E. (Dwyer) Cuminale of Winthrop passed away on May 3 at the age of 99. Frances dedicated her long life to her family…
Charities Come Together to Buy Equipment for WHS
With a common underlying mission of improving the experiences of students in the Winthrop school system, the Neil Shapiro Foundation; The 11 Foundation: In Memory of Michael Mason; Viking Pride Foundation; and Winthrop Charities joined together to purchase a high-tech…
Eruzione and Other N.E. Sports Legends Appear at Boston Event
New England sports legends Mike Eruzione, Steve Grogan, Bill Russell and Luis Tiant will speak on a panel moderated by James “JB†Brown at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Friday, May 9, 2014, from 12 p.m. to 1…
Transportation Bond Bill Is Good News for Town
Town Manager James McKenna hailed the state Transportation Bond Bill as great news for Winthrop with the inclusion of (potentially) $2.25 million for improvements to the Winthrop Street Corridor and $500,000 for “Winthrop Walk,” a scenic pedestrian and bicycle path…
Congratulations to Judge McDonald
We offer our congratulations to new First Chief Justice of the East Boston District Court, the Honorable John E. McDonald, who received his oath of office at an impressive ceremony last week at the courthouse. It was great to see…
Viking Pride Foundation’s Grant Program
The Viking Pride Foundation is busy planning “The Final Countdown,” which will be the last opportunity for us to visit Winthrop High School before the wrecking ball arrives and makes way for the new Winthrop middle/high school that will be…
Boys Tennis Team Is on a Roll
The Winthrop High boys tennis team is on a roll, having won its last four matches. The team, led by head coach Marie Finn and senior captain Chris Capone, could be one of the best Viking teams in years. It’s…
Police Blotter 05-01-2014
Monday, April 21 Caller on Shore Drive reports a male walking in the area looking into parked motor vehicles. Units report no one in the area. Party on Veterans Road reports that his motor vehicle was hit. Officers report the…
Lady Vikings Roll in Three Victories
The Winthrop High softball team righted their ship this past week, recording four victories to move over the .500 mark with a 5-4 record. The Lady Vikings opened the week with a victory by forfeit in the consolation game of…