We offer our congratulations to the Winthrop High School cheerleading squad for their outstanding accomplishment of qualifying for the Nationals. Head coach Rachel Mustone, assistant coach Stephanie Bono, and the cheerleaders worked hard to accomplish their goal while making school…
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Police Blotter 12-12-2013
Monday, December 2 Caller on Revere Street worried about a séance in the basement. W91, W93 report caller distraught and wanting to go to the hospital. Contact made with the party’s sister, who is enroute to help with the children.…
WHS Girls Basketball Team Opens Tuesday
The Winthrop High girls basketball team will embark on its quest to defend its Northeastern Conference South Division title when the Lady Vikings trek northward to Gloucester Tuesday evening for a 7:00 tip-off Coach Ignacio Oyola’s crew will be led…
Obituaries 12-12-2013
Leslie Carroll Retired Teacher of Winthrop and Florida Leslie G. Carroll of Winthrop and Longboat Key, Florida passed away on December 5 at Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, Florida. She was 84 years old. Born in Winthrop on March 22,…
Sacco to Be Honored for Years of Service
At Monday night’s School Committee meeting, member Todd Sacco will receive a citation commending him for his years of service and dedication on the Committee. Superintendent of Schools John Macero and the School Committee will make the presentation to Sacco…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday: Special Election to Fill Markey’s Former Seat
The special election to fill the Congressional seat that was vacated by our long-time Congressman, Ed Markey, who now is our U.S. Senator, will be held Tuesday. The contest pits Democrat Katherine Clark, a state senator from Melrose who is a…
School Resource Officer an Excellent Proposal: Police Can Do a Lot for Our Children
We’re pleased that the Town Council has supported the strong recommendation of Police Chief Terence Delehanty, Superintendent of Schools John Macero, and Town Manager Jim McKenna so that the Winthrop schools soon will have a Winthrop police officer working at…
Councilor Calla at Work in Her Precinct: Temple Tifereth Project Moving Forward
Town Councilor Linda Calla provided an update on the Temple Tifereth Israel project and it’s full steam ahead for brand new residences and a newly-refurbished temple for the congregation. Calla attended a meeting at the temple on Monday and brought…
Police Blotter 12-05-2013
Monday, November 25 Party on Cottage Park Road reports finding a hypodermic needle. Officer will dispose of same. Caller on Floyd Street reports they took down a telephone wire while removing a tree. WFD notified. Party on Putnam Street reports…
Vikings Fall to Revere, 13-7
The Winthrop High School football team lost a hard-nosed defensive battle, 13-7, to Revere High in the annual Thanksgiving game at Miller Field. The Vikings, led by back-up quarterback Vinny Sparacino who played gallantly in place of injured starter Dylan…