The Super Bowl is not only about the game but about the commercials and few can better understand the buzz that a catchy tune, phrase, or campaign can create than Winthrop resident Mikey Coleman. A few years back Coleman was…
Month: February 2012
Former Resident Honored for Mentoring by Obama
President Obama honored former Winthrop resident, Dr. Karen Panetta as an Outstanding Science, Math and Engineering Mentor. On December 12, when former Winthrop resident and Winthrop High School graduate, Dr. Karen Panetta entered the West Wing of the White House,…
Mild Winter is a Boon: Town’s Snow and Ice Budget Appear to Be in Good Shape
With virtually no snowfall to speak of during the first two months of Winter, new Public Works Director Steve Calla has to feel that he’s leading a charmed life, especially when considering that last year at this point his predecessor,…
Well Deserved: Mary McGunigle Exemplifies Outstanding Teaching
The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce held its 21st Annual Awards Night Dinner last Friday at the Hyatt Harborside. Once again it was another first-class event that drew a large crowd which is why is has become one of the most…
Busy Days Ahead: Town Council Has a Full Docket
With a rare five Tuesdays in the month of January, the Town Council did not meet Tuesday night in their usual every-other-week schedule, but they’ll resume their schedule on February 7. Town Council President Peter Gill and his colleagues have…
Let’s Go Pats: Revenge the Loss of 20
We know that Winthrop residents of all ages will be in front of a television set somewhere Sunday night watching our New England Patriots try to defeat the New York Giants and win the Super Bowl and the Lombardi Trophy…
Sports 02-02-2012
Vikings host Danvers for first place in the NEC Saturday Larsen Rink is sure to be rockin’ Saturday evening when the Winthrop High boys hockey team hosts Danvers with a share of first place in the Northeastern Conference’s North Division…
Police Blotter 02-02-2012
Tuesday, January 24 Caller for a telephone pole on fire. Officers report. Pole is leaning over the street and they have Shirley Street blocked at Shirley Avenue and at Terrace on Shirley Street. Party on Shore Drive called requesting an…
Obituaries 02-02-2012
Helen Goodearl Member of Many Winthrop Organizations Helen C. (Farrell) Goodearl of Winthrop died at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home on January 26. She was 90 years old. She was a member of the Cottage Park Yacht Club Ladies Bowling…