Joseph D’Amore MBTA retiree Joseph D’Amore of East Boston died on February 9. He was 84 years old. A US Navy veteran of World War II and a long time MBTA employee, he was the loving son of the late…
The pucks stop here – Shutouts are the norm for Patrick Feeley, WHS’ stellar goalie
At 6-feet, 5-inches tall and with tons of athletic ability, Patrick Feeley would be a welcomed addition to any high school basketball team in the state. But Winthrop hockey coach Dale Dunbar likes the fact that Feeley has been keeping…
A special day for students and soldiers
The fifth grade students of Mrs. Jennifer Dykens at the Arthur T. Cummings School got a special lesson in civics last week, when local veteran Richard Honan visited the school along with a friend who served with him in Vietnam,…
Assignment: Study the benefits of consolidation
It has been said that a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. The Winthrop School Committee voted unanimously last Thursday night to start the process of finding out if the administrative functions of both the School Committee…
Outside use of school space
The issue of the fee that the School Department should charge For Kids Only for using the facilities at the Fort Banks School was discussed at the meeting. The members decided that $100 per week was enough to cover the…
Mallios sets career scoring record
Step aside, Lawone Bennett. Dino Mallios is now the number one scorer in Winthrop High boys basketball history. The dynamic Dino crossed the threshold into Viking immortality, fittingly with a three pointer, in Friday’s 54-52 victory over Beverly, to eclipse…