WINTHROP – This winter has been a challenge for all of us, especially local business owners who rely on a steady stream of customers to balance the books. For Ann Vasquez, owner of the La Siesta Mexican restaurant on Woodside…
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Emergency Rooms, Chiropractors Busy with Snow Injuries
There’s no doubt the recent snow cavalcade has taken its toll on the general attitude of most folks, but health care providers report that it has also taken quite a toll on the physical well being of young and old.…
Tidegate Closure Leads to Frustrations for Area
Endicott Avenue is a pretty tight street under normal circumstances, but when it begins to resemble rush hour traffic on I-93, something’s very wrong. Something definitely went very wrong in Beachmont last Saturday when the state Department of Conservation and…
Teachers of the Month Make Learning Fun
Every student has their favorite teacher and the Viking Pride Association is recognizing one of them each month and giving each one an ITunes gift card In January, Winthrop High School teacher Mike Nickerson was selected. He is a world…
Winthrop Schools Snow Days
It’s going to be a little longer before the school department figures out how it’s going to compensate for all of this year’s snow days, but the superintendent of schools said he should have an answer at the March 9…
Schools Seek 6.18 Percent Increase
The school department is seeking a 6.18 percent increase in its budget for fiscal year 2016, which begins July 1, 2015. Superintendent of Schools John Macero presented a budget packet last Thursday night that seeks $17,997,378. That’s $1,047,378 more than…
Even Dogs Get Cabin Fever
WINTHROP – At this time there are many people crawling the walls, suffering from cabin fever and wishing they could just get away from it all. You’re not alone. You’re best friend might be feeling the same way. “Dogs get…
Snow Removal Costs at $330,000 for Town and Still Counting
WINTHROP – For some in town every little snow flake sounds like a kid emptying his piggybank. Town Manager James McKenna and the town’s CFO Timothy Gordon told the Town Council Tuesday night that so far the town has spent…
Snow Storms Don’t Prevent Overdoses
When the word “blizzard†or “heavy snow†gets thrown out by the weather forecasters people run to the store for essentials like bread and milk. For an addict that means stocking up on drugs or alcohol. Just before the Blizzard…
’Sno’ Problem in Winthrop
WINTHROP – If you’re are going to complain about the snow and want any sympathy talk to someone in Buffalo. That’s exactly what town officials did. As a result, a crew from Buffalo, NY brought some equipment and a few…