By Penny & Ed Cherubino Gather your favorite walking crew, leash up the pups, and set off to explore a new walking trail. We find two distinct types of planned and routed walking trails. With a little research, you can…
Two Police Officers Promoted to Sergeant
By Adam Swift Two Winthrop police officers were officially promoted to sergeant at last week’s town council meeting. Town Clerk Denise Quist swore in David Brown and Michael Connolly as the department’s newest sergeants. “Officer Connolly has been in the…
High Speed e-bikes must be Regulated like any Motor Vehicle
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS boys lacrosse defeats Marblehead; #5 Vikings await word of tourney foe The Winthrop High boys lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night in appropriate fashion with a 13-8 victory over Marblehead last Wednesday, marking the first victory for a Viking boys…
Obituaries 05-28-2026
Mark Biancardi He will be remembered for his love of family, his sense of humor, his generous heart, and the lasting impact he made on those around him Mark Biancardi, of Winthrop, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026, at…