Applauds Polystyrene ban in town Dear editor: I am writing to applaud Winthrop for passing its ban on Styrofoam and other forms of expanded polystyrene (“Styrofoam regulation ban goes into effect in 2017,†July 29). The problems with polystyrene are…
The Olympic Spirit Still Exists
For almost all of us, the Olympics have provided memories that have lasted a lifetime. We can all measure how old we were, or where we were, when we recall Olympic moments both from our youth and through adulthood. For…
Sports 08-11-2016
Gretchen Howard receives top goalie award for 2016 HNIB Winthrop High student Gretchen Howard received a direct invitation to participate as the goalie for the Mass Public/Catholic Team in the 22nd Annual Girls Major Showcase of Hockey Night in Boston,…
Obituaries 08-11-2016
Joseph Duplin, Sr. Owner of Duplin Marine in Winthrop and champion sailboat racer and U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Coach in 1972 and 1984 Joseph R. Duplin, Sr. of Winthrop died on August 7. Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran serving…
Farmer’s Market
Corina Boncore and Nick Mesa show off one of their many homemade signs. The signs can be specially made to order and are featured at the French Square Farmer’s Market on Sundays.
Ferry Expanding Service:Expands to Quincy on a 90-day Trial Basis;Revenues Triple as Result
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town Manager James McKenna has an e ar to ear smile over the collaboration between the Winthrop Ferry and the city of Quincy. In just three days the ferry revenues have grown from $500 a day…