Month: January 2013

Winthrop High Sports Roundup

Girls basketball team edges Salem, 44-40 The Winthrop High girls basketball team received some clutch free throw shooting from Theresa Jones down the stretch to hold on for a 44-40 victory over Northeastern Conference rival Salem last Friday. The contest…

Obituaries 01-24-2013

Walter Bruce Well Known Revere Beach Bartender, Member of Revere Elks, Special Needs School Bus Driver Walter M. Bruce, a lifelong Revere native, died January 19 at Genesis of Wakefield following a brief illness. He was 76 years old. Born…

School Option Choice Meeting Jan. 17

After months of briefing the community on the three school building options, the Winthrop School Building Assistance Committee will be having a joint meeting with the Winthrop School Committee to determine the preferred option tonight (January 17) at the Cummings…

LaCoy Trial is Underway

Jurors in the trial of John LaCoy heard opening statements and prosecution testimony on Wednesday.  Lacoy, a resident of Winthrop, is charged with second-degree murder for the homicide of Casey Taylor, 36..  Lacoy allegedly stabbed Taylor to death in August…

Big Decision Tonight

Mary Lou Osborne, who co-chairs the School Building Assistance Committee (SBAC) with David Dockendorf, is calling it a “milestone meeting.” Indeed, tonight’s the night that many people in Winthrop have been looking forward to with much anticipation for a long…

Great Tribute to Harney

That was certainly an emotional moment at the Winthrop High football banquet when head coach Sean Driscoll announced the creation of an award in memory of Dr. Robert Harney, the beloved team doctor who did so much to help so…

Wynn is in the Casino Game

Steve Wynn, the prominent developer of casino and resort properties, has submitted the Phase I application and the $400,000 licensing fee in quest of the one casino license that will be granted in the Greater Boston area. Suffolk Downs in…