Lauren McMullen and Jenny Fucillo were victors in their respective events for the Winthrop High girls indoor track team in recent meets against Danvers and Marblehead. McMullen topped the field in the shot put against Danvers with a toss of…
Month: January 2010
Evans sprints to two victories
James Evans was a bright light for the Winthrop High boys track team in their recent meets with Danvers and Marblehead, winning the 55 meter dash against all opponents in both meets. James sped to victory against Danvers in 6.8…
Vikings drub Swampscott to improve to 8-1-1 on season
The Winthrop High hockey team continued its winnings ways, drubbing Swampscott 8-1 at Larsen Rink Saturday evening. Joe Scarfo and Joe Casey both scored the hat trick for the Vikings, who now stand at 8-1-1 on the season. Playmaker supreme…
Obituaries 01-22-2010
Dora Sherriff Revere resident Dora O. (Fiore) Sherriff of Revere died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 18. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving M. "Herb" Sherriff; devoted mother of Frances "Fran" Reily and…
Police Blotter 01-22-2010
Monday, January 11 1:49 p.m. — A parking ticket is issued on Veterans Road. Car is facing the wrong way near Streeter Plumbing. 3:30 p.m. — a 209-A was served in hand to man who came into the Police Station.…
WPD closes ranks on wide-ranging theft ring
Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty took the time last week to reach out to his peers in three neighboring communities, to inform them of a wide-ranging theft ring comprised of young adult males and juveniles, that have allegedly been operating…
A storybook experience, right down to the final score – Vikings ice Marblehead, 2-0, in once-in-a-lifetime game at Fenway
A frigid and frosty Fenway Park certainly lived up to its billing as “Frozen Fenway†Saturday evening on the coldest night of the year. But the Winthrop High hockey team shook off the shivers and proved too hot to handle…
Winthrop couple charged in alleged counterfeiting operation
Some head’s up police investigating was right on the money last Wednesday, January 6, as Revere Police cashed in a Winthrop couple who was allegedly running a counterfeiting operation out of their home. Police were alerted to counterfeit money being…
All Eyes on Bay State – Coakley or Brown? Brown or Coakley?
For the first time in a very long time, it would appear as though Massachusetts voters will decide a real horse race for a seat in the United States Senate between the candidates of the Democratic and Republican parties. Sure,…
A Perfect Remedy – H1N1 clinic was a huge success
The Winthrop Health Dept. and Winthrop Medical Reserve Corps deserve plaudits for the H1N1 flu vaccination clinic that was held Saturday at the Cummings School. More than 600 residents of all ages received vaccinations under the watchful eye of Public…