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Singing her Praises – Lounsbury earns a much-deserved Unsung Heroine Award
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript The Pledge Furniture Polish sprayed out of the can with a fine mist on the dining room table as Maryann Lounsbury wiped down the family table one day many years ago. Busy, yes, but…
Pastor has a new future – Rev. Smith is returning home to Oklahoma having left a big impression here
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The congregation at the First Church of Winthrop United Methodist, 217 Winthrop St., held a luncheon Sunday in honor of its pastor, the Rev. Jeremy Smith, who is leaving the church to take a full-time position…
Councillor to Committee: Take action! – Maggio critical of the School Dept.’s handling of the E.B. Newton School closing
By Cary Shuman [email protected] Precinct 4 Town Councillor Jeanne L. Maggio blasted the Winthrop School Committee for dragging its heels regarding the closing of the E.B. Newton School building on Pauline Street, during an animated discussion of the matter at…
Water windfall: MWRA to receive significant stimulus funds
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript State and federal government officials converged on Deer Island Monday afternoon for an award of $185 million in stimulus money to the MWRA for use throughout the system. Lisa Jackson, head honcho of the…
The fire within – Explosion causes extensive damage to Engine 2
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop firefighters were placed in the unusual position of having to extinguish a fire in one of their own vehicles this past Sunday, when Winthrop Engine 2 caught fire due to heat buildup…
Full sail ahead – The Pleasant Park Yacht Club obtains most of the permits needed for its marina expansion project
By Seth Daniel For the Transcript This summer could bring a pleasant surprise for the Pleasant Park Yacht Club, which is only weeks away from obtaining final approvals on its longstanding plan to expand its marina and docking facility. Commodore…
To reserve and protect – While working a detail, officer helps make four arrests in two stolen car cases
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For the Transcript Winthrop Police, with the help of a reserve officer who was on duty for a parking enforcement detail, made four arrests in two separate stolen car incidents Sunday night, and in doing so,…
Friday Night Lights – For the first time, WHS will stage its commencement ceremony under the lights at Miller Field
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The members of the Winthrop High School Class of 2009 will receive their diplomas Friday night at Miller Field, under the lights, for the first time in school history. The commencement ceremony, in which 110 graduates…
It’s official: McKenna’s in charge
By Cary Shuman [email protected] The Winthrop Town Council voted unanimously to appoint Attorney James McKenna as the new town manager at its meeting Tuesday night in the Joseph Harvey Room. Town Council President Thomas Reilly nominated McKenna for the town’s…