With Suffolk County District Attorney (DA) Dan Conley announcing earlier this year that he will not seek re-election after leading the office for more than 15 years, a crowded field has emerged to replace him. Five candidates- Evandro Carvalho, Linda…
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Governor’s Nominations Highlight Statewide Races
The battle for the Democratic and Republican nominations for governor highlight the slew of statewide races that Boston residents will vote on when they go to the polls for the Sept. 4 primary election. For the Democratic nomination, Bob Massie…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: SunWise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower seed…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, Not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing†has been…
13th Annual Dangle Cup Tournament
Winthrop’s Charlie Page lines ups a shot on goal during the 13th annual Dangle Cup roller-hockey tournament at Ingleside Park on Saturday, Aug. 18. The traditional summer showdown brings together Winthrop hockey players from the past and present for one…
Annual Town Day
Eight-year-old twins, Isabella and Sofia, enjoyed the annual Town Day festivities last weekend. Scores of families came to the park to take in the fun and games, sponsored by Winthrop Parks and Recreation.
Getting Creative with LimeBike
Kids at the Winthrop Public Library have been decorating a LimeBike for the past few weeks. Â It was moved outside the other day, to be enjoyed as is, however, people are also invited to continue to add to it.…