WINTHROP – Overlooking Boston Harbor with the nighttime sparkling Boston skyline in the distance it is hard to imagine the lasting impact of war, military service or any trauma for that matter. Tuesday night the Cottage Park Yacht Club’s own…
Month: February 2015
Winthrop Businesses Weathering the Storms
WINTHROP – This winter has been a challenge for all of us, especially local business owners who rely on a steady stream of customers to balance the books. For Ann Vasquez, owner of the La Siesta Mexican restaurant on Woodside…
Emergency Rooms, Chiropractors Busy with Snow Injuries
There’s no doubt the recent snow cavalcade has taken its toll on the general attitude of most folks, but health care providers report that it has also taken quite a toll on the physical well being of young and old.…
Police Blotter 02-26-2015
Monday, February 16 Report of a motor vehicle making it difficult for the bus to get by on Shirley and Bayview Avenue. Officer reports he had the vehicle moved. Officer requested check on a vehicle on Edward Street that is…
Support Our WHS Athletes
The State Tournaments are underway and that means plenty of excitement for the Town of Winthrop with three of our high school teams beginning their quests for sectional and state championships. First, we want to commend all of our student-athletes…
Anslinger’s Book A Must Read
With the incredible success of the movie, “American Sniper,” we call your attention to Winthrop resident Kate Anslinger’s book, “Saving Jason,” that was inspired by a war veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Kate, whose pen name…
Looking at Our Accomplishments and Future Challenges
(The following were remarks delivered by House Speaker Bob DeLeo in the House Chambers on Beacon Hill to the members of the House of Representatives on February 11. My colleagues, my friends, welcome. I’m so proud to speak with you…
Sports 02-26-2015
WHS hockey teams ready for tournament Both the Winthrop High boys and girls hockey teams were set to open play in the MIAA state hockey tournament last night (Wednesday). On the boys’ side, Coach Dale Dunbar’s squad was set to…
Obituaries 02-26-2015
Robert Lewis York Former Winthrop Electric Company President; founder of JCN Construction Company and Exhibitions Electric Company Robert Lewis York of Bedford, NH and Jupiter, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18 following a long illness. He was 72…
Tidegate Closure Leads to Frustrations for Area
Endicott Avenue is a pretty tight street under normal circumstances, but when it begins to resemble rush hour traffic on I-93, something’s very wrong. Something definitely went very wrong in Beachmont last Saturday when the state Department of Conservation and…