By a coincidence of the calendar, both Chanukah and Christmas arrive this weekend, and we wish to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers of the Jewish and Christian faiths (and those of no faith at all) a…
A Cloud Has Been Lifted
The decision announced this week by the First Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals reversing the convictions of the three former heads of the Massachusetts Probation Department obviously comes as welcome news for those individuals whose lives have been…
Sports 12-22-2016
WHS SPORTS roundup WHS BOYS HOCKEY TEAM OF TO 2-0 START The Winthrop High boys hockey team skated to a pair of victories in its season-opening week, defeating non-league foe Mansfield last Wednesday and taking the measure of Northeastern Conference…
Obituaries 12-22-2016
Leo O’Hara American Airlines retiree; pianist and organist at local clubs and churches Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours today, Thursday, December 22 from 1 to 8 p.m. in the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773…
‘Tis the Boy Scout Season
Members of Winthrop’s Boy Scout Troop 75 were in front of St John the Evangelist Church last Saturday, selling holiday wreaths for their annual fundraising program. This was the final week to place an order, and all funds raised went…
WIHA Holiday Fair
Santa greeted visitors on Saturday, Dec. 10, during the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA) Holiday Fair at the Deane Winthrop Barn. While crafters and shoppers had a great time, the highlight of the day was a cameo by St.…