One of the benefits of Winthrop High playing the annual Thanksgiving Day game with Revere at the Patriots’ brand new sports facility is that hundreds of our fellow residents got to see the new Harry Della Russo Stadium, with its…
Peter Grimes
The news of the passing of Peter Grimes, who was an integral member of the Winthrop community for his entire life, brought a lot of sadness not only to those of us who are of Peter’s generation, but also to…
Chief David Higginbotham
Former Fire Chief David Higginbotham, who passed away this week at the age of 78, was a consummate professional who devoted his entire life to making Winthrop a better place for his family, friends, and neighbors. Dave was a lifelong…
Sports 12-03-2015
From the Press Box sponsored by: Winthrop Book depot & café A Viking Celebration By: Jim Lederman A capacity crowd filled Harry Della Russo Stadium, waiting to celebrate a victory for the Patriots over their archrival Vikings! A win would…
Obituaries 12-03-2015
David W. Higginbotham Retired fire chief, of Winthrop David W. Higginbotham of Adams St., Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on November 28, 2015. He was 78 years old. Born in Chelsea, he was the beloved…
Holiday Lighting Festival Set for Friday in Center
Ring in the season this Friday in Winthrop Center for the Chamber of Commerce’s 24st annual Holiday Lighting Festival from 3:00-6:00 p.m. The Holiday Lighting Festival is the kickoff of Winthrop Small Business Weekend. Spend Local. Eat Local. Shop Local.…