By Sue Ellen Woodcock When Survivors by the Sea started up 10 years ago it adopted a philosophy that many non-profits could benefit from — pay it forward. It also developed a model for supporting people with cancer without being…
Battle Over Addiction Moves to State House
By Sue Ellen Woodcock When it comes to combating the opioid crisis in Winthrop, there is a group of people working hard to make sure more people don’t die from opiates, that families get the support they need and others…
School Comm Hears Plans For New Diversion Program
By Kate Anslinger CASA (Community Action for Safe Alternatives) Coalition Coordinator, LeighAnn Eruzione was at Monday night’s School Committee meeting to give a presentation on plans for the district’s new diversion program. The purpose of the program is to find…
Winthrop High School Hosts Pride Day
By Kate Anslinger As school opened on Tuesday morning, a team of students passed out rainbow colored bracelets in honor of the school’s dedication to Pride Day. As part of Wellness Week, the day was geared toward building acceptance with…
News Briefs
SOCIAL MEDIA, KIDS AND OPIATES The Winthrop Police and Health Department presents: Social Media, Kids and Opiates “What you think you know, but don’t†on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Winthrop High School Auditorium. Parents and community…
Police Blotter 05-12-2016
Monday, May 2 Third party information regarding a fight that occurred on April 28 in the late afternoon behind the library. Librarian reported witnessing a fight between two males that appeared to be of school age. She did not contact…