Let’s do the time warp again! The Winthrop Playmakers proudly present the production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show: Alive on Stage. The smash-hit rock ‘n roll musical will be done as a live dinner theatre show Thursdays and…
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Belle Isle Festival is this Sunday
Friends of Belle Isle Marsh and the Department of Conservation and Recreation will present their annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 5 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Featured activities include: live music with Billy Goodspeed Colby Farms Hayride Rainforest Reptiles Pumpkin Decorating…
Annual Comedy Night Set for Oct. 17 at WYC
U.S. Olympic hockey captain Mike Eruzione said the family’s Winthrop Charities will hold its second annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Oct. 17 at the Winthrop Yacht Club. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the show commencing at 8…
Council’s Fall Forum Set for Tuesday Night
The Town Council will host its annual Fall Forum on the topic of “delivery of town services†Tuesday (Oct. 7) at 8 p.m. at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center. The forum will follow the regularly scheduled Council meeting that…
Town Republican Committee Backs Charlie Baker
At the August 18th meeting, The Winthrop Republican Town Committee voted to endorse Charlie Baker for the office of Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The committee vote was unanimous. Charlie Baker previously served the Commonwealth as Governor Weld’s and…
IPads to be Distributed to Students
IPads are versatile tools that can offer educators diverse ways of instruction planning and methods of engaging with students. Next Monday and Tuesday nights (Sept. 29-30) these touch screen tablets will be distributed to students in grades 8-12. “We’re excited…
Students safety is Priority at WPS
Winthrop has been approved by the state to make school upgrades that will increase the safety of students and faculty using state-of-the-art protection. “There was a $251,000 earmark in regards to school safety. The police chief has been handling that…
On the Gambling Front: Casino Question to Be Decided by November Vote
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo said he will not support the expanded gaming repeal, Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria challenged the media to get information out to the voters to prevent confusion – and at the same time – many influential Charlestown…
Kathleen Duffy Remains Hands on in Her New Profession
Winthrop High School parents and students knew Kathleen Coffey Duffy as the professional and helpful assistant in the main office for the past seven years. After leaving that position in July, Duffy has begun a new career as a licensed…
Casino Officials: Boston and Wynn Will Be Unstoppable in Tight Market
Wynn’s chief representative in Boston told the media and Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) members last week that – despite industry saturation concerns in the Northeast – the combination of Boston and Wynn will be unstoppable. “This is an incredible opportunity…