We know the school year is coming soon because Winthrop High golf coach Peter Lyons has sent along his annual reminder that the first WHS golf practice of the season is set for Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. at…
Newly-Renovated Hebrew School
Anyone who has driven down Veterans Road has seen the apartment complex rising on the site of Temple Tifereth Israel and the great progress being made at the future residence for senior citizens. Temple Tifereth Israel’s Hebrew School is also…
Derek Jeter’s Last Game
In what’s shaping up as an interesting scenario should the New York Yankees not make the playoffs, all-time great shortstop Derek Jeter could be playing the last game of his Major League career against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.…
House Tackled Many Issues During the Legislative Session
I joined my colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in reviewing recent session accomplishments as the Legislature breaks for elections. As of August 1, 2014, the House passed major legislation pertaining to economic development and reform, education, gun safety…
Police Blotter 08-14-2014
Monday, August 4 Party on Winthrop Street reports that someone has drilled the locks out of his door. He believes it is a family member as there is an ongoing civil matter regarding property. Caller on Sagamore Avenue reports that…
Where Are They Now?
Seven members of The Winthrop High School Hall of Fame are living in 5 states across the country. AMY SULLIVAN, captain of the 1989 Lady Vikings Basketball team and Brandeis University captain lives in California. MAUREEN (McManus) HILL, captain of…