Bobbie Finocchio, principal of the Cummings Elementary School, performed a series of headstands in the middle of the school cafeteria. It was for a very good reason and her students certainly appreciated the effort. Finocchio was doing her best to…
Month: February 2013
Town Receives $42k Grant for Local Trails
The town of Winthrop has received a grant of $42,719 grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Recreational Trails Program. Grants manager Joseph Domelowicz Jr. said the grant will be used to make improvements at the Fisherman’s Bend…
Winthrop Officials Attend Drug Summit
A delegation of Winthrop officials attended the North Shore Opiate Overdose Summit on Jan. 31 at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus. The summit focused on the impact of the overdose problem on the North Shore and collaborating in a regional…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of our outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
Police Blotter 02-07-2013
Monday, January 28 Custodian of Senior Center requests WFD respond for a strong odor of gas inside the building due to the stove burner. WFD notified and responded. Caller reports a strong odor of gas near tennis courts on Ocean…
Winthrop High School Sports Roundup
WHS boys hockey team blasts Longmeadow The Winthrop High boys hockey team exploded for 10 goals in the final two periods to break open a 1-0Â contest after one period and cruise to an 11-4 victory over Longmeadow last Wednesday…
Obituaries 02-07-2013
Lillian Kenney Of Florida, formerly of Winthrop Lillian G. (Goodrich) Kenney of Ocoee, Florida, formerly of Winthrop, passed away at her home in Ocoee on February 3. She was 92 years old. Lillian’s passion was traveling and she enjoyed many…