Editorials

Middle/High School: State Reimbursement Formula Favors the Construction of a New School

The recent  public hearing conducted by the Town Council focusing on the School Building Committee’s proposal for the middle and…

13 years ago

Jeanne Will Be Missed: Town Councilor Has Been an Honest Voice

Town Council member  Jeanne Maggio’s announcement at this week’s  Council meeting that she will not be a candidate for re-election…

13 years ago

A Strong Appointment: Naming Lisa Howard as Assistant Superintendent of Schools is a Good Move

We welcome the opportunity to congratulate Lisa Gill Howard on her appointment as the Assistant Superintendent of the Winthrop public…

13 years ago

A Step Forward: Consolidation is a Positive Move

The vote of the Town Council and School Committee to move the town manager’s consolidation plan forward should usher in…

13 years ago

A Great Night: Viking Pride Foundation Knows How To Throw a Party

Has there been a more enjoyable event held in the town than last Saturday night’s Viking Pride concert featuring Evelyn…

13 years ago

A Non-Crisis Crisis: Tea Party’s Scheming is Unconscionable

There are two undisputed facts regarding the recent so-called debt limit crisis. The first is that raising the country’s debt…

13 years ago

Thank You, Mary Lou: School Committee Chairperson Served with Distinction

School Committee Chairperson Mary Lou Osborne has announced that she will not be seeking re-election after seven years of service…

13 years ago

Viking Pride Bash: Support Our Schools and Have a Ton of Fun

Winthrop residents of all ages will be “dancin’ in their seats” Saturday night when 70’s icons Harold Melvin and the…

13 years ago

Two More Events …: Pirate Party, WCAT Cookout This Weekend

Two other local events worth noting this weekend are the Pirate Entertainment Show, hosted by the 21st Century Afterschool Program,…

13 years ago

Dysfunctional Government: Things Have Never Been Worse

Although the Senate, House, and President finally agreed on a convoluted deal to raise the nation’s debt limit, thereby avoiding…

13 years ago