For the second time in the span of a few years, Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to elect a United State Senator in a special election. This Tuesday, April 30, is the primary election for the Senate seat that…
Police Blotter 04-25-2013
Monday, April 15 Two calls of motor vehicle accident at Holy Rosary Church. Caller reported male driver exited the vehicle and could not stand up. Officers report having the operator under arrest for driving under the influence and unlicensed operation.…
Lanza Blanks Latin on Three Hitter, 2-0
Maura Lanza tossed a brilliant three hitter to pace the Winthrop High softball team to a 2-0 victory over Boston Latin last Thursday in the opening game of the North End tournament held in Woburn. The tournament had been scheduled…
Obituaries 04-25-2013
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Fobert Past Commodore of Cottage Park Yacht Club and Boston Duck Tours Captain Ernest M. “Ernie†Fobert of Winthrop passed away on April 18. He was 72 years old. Ernie was a member of the Cottage Park Yacht…
Speaker DeLeo Hosts State Democatic Committee Meeting: Members Convene at the WHS Cafeteria
In an unprecedented event in Winthrop political annals, Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo hosted a meeting of the State Democratic Committee April 11 at the Winthrop High School cafeteria. More than 200 State Committee members packed the room…
Bookstore Feels Right at Home at the Winthrop Public Library
Amy Vendetti purchased books Tuesday at a little known bookstore in the town. “I love this place – I’ve come out of here with two shopping bags full of books,†said Vendetti, a Winthrop resident. The object of Vendetti’s affection…