A Viking defense back returns an interception during drills Monday afternoon.The Vikings open the season on Friday, September 9 against Danvers Falcons.
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Star Athlete Takes On Fifth Grade Teaching Position
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop school district is honored to welcome back one of its finest students and athletes, Jillian Dempsey, as a fifth grade teacher. Born and raised in Winthrop, Dempsey received her masters in Education from Boston University prior…
Town Seeks Proposals for Middle School Building
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town officials are seeking to rent out the old Middle School at 151 Pauline St. and are seeking proposals from firms and individuals to lease portions of the old Middle School (which also briefly served as…
Neighborhood Meeting Addresses Centre’s Future
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Business owners, committee members and interested citizens gathered Monday morning for a neighborhood meeting on the town center, French Square and the surrounding areas. Town Manager James McKenna explained that everyone wants to see a comprehensive…
MWRA Officials Urges Residents to Practice Water Conservation
While the Quabbin Reservoir remains within normal operating range for this time of year, it is always important to practice water conservation wherever possible, particularly during long dry spells such as this.  One reason MWRA’s reservoirs are still in good…
News Briefs
BE VIGILANT AGAINST MOSQUITOES Town wide spraying was conducted last week after receiving notice that a positive sample was found with the West Nile Virus. Some prevention tips are listed below to help residents protect themselves. The best way to…
Keeping Cool At The Cottage Park Yacht Club
Children in the Youth Sailing Program at Cottage Park Yacht Club cooled off Tuesday morning by taking a plunge off the dock and into the Bay.
Dimento’s Generous Gift
The Winthrop Council on Aging held a raffle to help defray the cost of purchasing a new shuttle van. Longtime Winthrop resident Richard DiMento (left) won the $500 first prize and generously donated the funds back to the Council for…
Keep On This Tack
Sean Montgomery and Ryan Kfoury prepare to release their spinnaker in their N10 sailboat during a youth sailing race off of Winthrop on Tuesday. The regattas, managed by the Cottage Park Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program have been taking place…
Ribbon Cutting Planned at EBNHC Building
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is opening its new facility, “Winthrop Neighborhood Health†in the coming weeks. EBNHC is holding a Ribbon Cutting event to celebrate the completion of the newly renovated building on Tuesday, August 16th from 10:00…