The news that long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad successfully had crossed the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West this past weekend brought a degree of wonder and joy to all who learned of her accomplishment. First and foremost, this…
Category: Editorials
One Step Closer: Casino Project at Suffolk Downs Advances
The signing by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino of  a Host Community Agreement Tuesday for the proposed casino/resort at Suffolk Downs (which will bring East Boston a $33.4 million upfront payment for community improvement projects and an annual payment of up…
Summer’s Last Gasp: Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend Safely
The forecast for the Labor Day weekend is for sunny and warm weather — a perfect combination for outdoor activity of all kinds on the official last weekend of summer. As we look back at the past three months, it…
School’s Back: So Be Careful Driving on Our Streets
School either already has begun or will be back in session shortly in communities  all across the state — and that means motorists who have become accustomed to child-free streets during the morning commute once again must become eagle-eyed and…
Abhorrent Behavior: Attack by Teenage Thugs Not Reflective of Our Community’s Values
When we first heard the news last week of the alleged attack by three teenage youths from our community upon Richie Scannelli, a 59 year old resident with mental disabilities, it gave us the sort of sickening feeling as if…
Remembering Steve Acone: Winthrop Police Officer Truly Will Be Missed by All Who Knew Him
Winthrop Police Officer Stephen Acone, who died last Wednesday at the age of 47 after a lengthy bout with cancer, was one of those rare individuals who brought joy and warmth to all who knew him. Stephens had a brain…
Viking Pride Fundraiser: Summer Chiller Event is Set for August 24
Tickets for one of the summer’s biggest community events — the Viking Pride Foundation’s “Summer Chiller” — are now on sale. The event will be held on August 24 at the Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center. There will…
Honoring Eric
That was nice gesture by Councilor Russell Sanford, who proposed that a citation be presented to departing Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eric Gaynor. Eric will be leaving his position after more than a decade of service to the…
Belle Isle Bridge Opening Ceremony: Reconstruction Was Worth the Inconvenience
We understand that there will be a ceremony next week marking the completion of the Belle Isle Bridge renovation project. Those who travel over the bridge in and out of Winthrop have to be impressed with the new look. Looking…
Pico Park Looks Fantastic: Facility a Tribute to Hard Work of Parks Comm.
If you haven’t seen the newly renovated Pico Park, it’s certainly worth a trip to see the total transformation of this playground into a beautiful facility. The park’s renovation was the result of an effort by the newly formed Winthrop…