Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer and soon Winthrop residents will flock to area beaches to soak up the sun and take a dip in the ocean. In a new report by the leading Boston Harbor environmental advocacy…
Month: June 2013
Elks to Host Flag Day Services
The Winthrop Lodge of Elks will host Flag Day Services on June 14 at 6 p.m. at the Lodge. Exalted Ruler Pamela Milton said residents are welcomed to join the Lodge at its annual commemoration of Flag Day. Esteemed Loyal…
Congratulations, Graduates
A high school graduation is a bittersweet time both for the graduates and their family members. Although it is the most joyous and significant event thus far for the grads in their young lives, it also signifies the end of…
Police Blotter 06-06-2013
Monday, May 27 Caller on Coral Avenue reports that her neighbor is disturbing her. He goes outside and puts his phone on speaker and yells into it. Officer spoke to the party and he stated he was sorry and would…
WHS Softball Team Wins Opener, Advances to Quarters
The Winthrop High softball team advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA state softball tournament with an 8-1 victory over Northeast Regional Vocational School in a first round contest that was played Saturday…
Obituaries 06-06-2013
Eugene ‘Gene’ Martel Active in Winthrop Political Affairs Eugene J. “Gene†Martel passed peacefully on April 9 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 97 years old. Gene was very active in Winthrop political affairs, a Town Meeting member and…