When 10th-grader, Heather Buccini, was just six years old, her mother took her to an Annie audition and she instantly became hooked on both going to shows and starring in them. Her passion for the theater only grew over the…
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One Winthrop Corner: Meet Knokstasio
One Winthrop is a community driven initiative which is committed to the social values of inclusion, acceptance, compassion, unity and respect. Through interviewing members of our community, and sharing their stories, we hope to celebrate the wonderful diverse community we…
New Home Staging Project with a ‘Give Back’ Theme
When interior designer, Maureen Reddy, got the call to stage a revamped Victorian near the shores of Winthrop, she knew immediately that she would use the unique driftwood collages of local artist, Richard Honan, to enhance the property. Reddy, the…
In Appreciation of Ethel C. Kelley:From the WIHA Officers and Board Of Directors
The Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) community lost our past president and a great friend when Ethel C. Kelley passed on Aug. 31. She had been well enough to attend the Board BBQ 10 days earlier and we were…
Acupuncture for Addiction and More
As an acupuncturist, yogi and mother, Stefanie Finocchio-Durham, of Root & Sky Wellness in East Boston and a Revere resident, believes that Chinese medicine can help people be and feel their best. Acupuncture is a traditional form of Chinese medicine…
Local Results on Statewide Primary
Voters went to the polls last Tuesday, Sept. 4 to cast their votes on Republican, Democrat or Libertarian ballots for several races including governor, Suffolk County District Attorney and more. Here is a recap on how Winthrop voters voted. On…
2018-2019 School Year Begins
A group of freshmen connect heading to their first class at Winthrop High School.
Mary Kelley, 81, Active in Town Affairs, Dies Suddenly
The Belle Isle Marsh and town residents were saddened on Monday morning to learn that Conservation Commissioner and teacher Mary (Shaughnessy) Kelley, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital, just a week after the town dedicated the new Mary Kelley…
Mosquito Spraying Underway in Town
The Board of Health and the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control met last Wednesday night and determined that it was time to spray for mosquitoes after numerous reports of people being swarmed during the day and night. Kim Foss, an entomologist…
Marijuana Forum Set for Sept 11
Town officials are holding a public marijuana forum on Sept. 11 in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Discussions will include a marijuana moratorium for sales and marijuana “model†zoning bylaw. Representatives from every town board and commission will…