When one thinks of former Winthrop Fire Chief Charles Flanagan, a number of outstanding attributes come to mind: First and foremost, Chief Flanagan was a complete professional in every respect. The Winthrop Fire Department was in good hands when he…
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Casino Plans Unveiled: Developers Promise to Be a Good Neighbor
Suffolk Downs and Caesar’s Entertainment officials unveiled their $1 billion casino/entertainment resort plans (see story page 1) Monday at a press conference in East Boston. It’s certainly one of the biggest stories of the year in the Greater Boston area…
Thank You, Kathleen Hickey: Town Council Clerk Did a Good Job
We begin by thanking Kathleen Hickey for her outstanding service in her position as Town Council Clerk for the past ten months. Those who watched the Council meeting Tuesday night on WCAT were probably surprised when President Gill read her…
Sports 06-07-2012
10 YEARS AGO Winthrop High track star Danyelle Dillard came home with a third place medal in the 200 meter dash at the All-State track meet held at Worcester State College. Danyelle won the Class D title the previous week.…
Police Blotter 06-07-2012
Tuesday, May 29 Detail officer reports needle on the ground on Revere Street. Officer Brown will place it in the Cruiser Sharps container. Officer will try to serve male on Winthrop Street a 209A issued by the EB Court. He…
Obituaries 06-07-2012
John Parilla Member of Winthrop Elks John A. Parilla of Winthrop died in Bedford, NH on June 1. He was 82 years old. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Winthrop Lodge…
Congratulations, Class of 2012: Traditional Graduation Exercises to Be Held Tomorrow Evening
The 110 members of the Winthrop High Class of 2012 will march onto Miller Field tomorrow (Friday) evening before a large crowd of proud relatives, friends, and, especially, parents to receive their diplomas in traditional exercises. For the parents who…
We Will Have Fireworks: Deleo, McKenna Team Up to Continue a Winthrop Traditio
Two weeks ago, it appeared that the town’s annual tradition of a fireworks display on the Fourth of July would be discontinued. But that’s when our town leaders, knowing that this tradition was important to residents young and old and…
Olivia Goncalves: 2011 Winthrop High Grad is with the U.s. Marines
There is a heartwarming story in the Sun-Transcript this week about Winthrop resident Olivia Goncalves becoming a member of the United States Marine Corps and how her mother Sandra, a single parent, worked so hard to set a foundation from…
Lady Vikings Do Well at D-4 State Meet
A contingent of members of the Winthrop High girls track and field team turned in strong performances at this past weekend’s Division 4 State Meet. Lexi Vaccaro was the top performer for the Lady Vikings, bringing home a fourth place…