News

Shooting suspects sought; attack believed to be gang-related

Winthrop Police this week are searching for two suspects in a shooting attack on Crest Avenue last Thursday night. The…

17 years ago

Council president’s race nears its conclusion; election set for Tuesday

The three campaigns for president of the Winthrop Town Council for the next two years are winding down and the…

17 years ago

WPS will offer a two-year extension to Supt. Jenkins

The Winthrop School Committee plans to offer Superintendent Steve Jenkins a two-year contract extension according to Committee Chairman Patricia Milano.…

17 years ago

VPF announces $65,000 grants program for athletics, activities

Viking Pride Foundation and the Winthrop School Committee will announce a new program to support the Winthrop schools athletic and…

17 years ago

High marks – WHS students perform very well; other grades need to improve

Last year’s MCAS scores were recently released, and Winthrop Curriculum Coach Coin Moore delivered a presentation on the results at…

17 years ago

Ferry idea just might sail

Town Manager James McKenna said that funds from a $950,000 Federal grant should allow Winthrop to have a commuter ferry…

17 years ago

Debate will resume next week at House Committee meeting

The great expanded gaming debate will begin on October 29 when a House Committee takes up the issue. The Committee…

17 years ago

Great depths – Turransky impresses on local swimming circuit

Ten-year-old Shanel Turransky was already a state and district championship swimmer when she entered the waters off Winthrop Beach for…

17 years ago

Cat’s eyes – Vigilant neighbors help WPD thwart attempted break-in

A would-be cat burglar is likely not to return to the Shirley Street, after a pair of alert neighbors and…

17 years ago

Rehab WHS? Town Council will see if it’s feasible

The Town Council approved an appropriation of $160,000 for a feasibility study and securing a project manager for potential renovations…

17 years ago