We had the opportunity to see how very popular Governor Charlie Baker is at the farewell party for outgoing Swampscott football coach Steve Dembowski that was held last week at the Danversport Yacht Club. The Governor and the First Lady…
Month: June 2015
Dave Guffey Always Has Vikings in Contention
We first knew Dave Guffey as a rugged football lineman and accomplished track and field athlete for Winthrop High, but it is in the sport of softball where Dave is making his most significant impact as a coach. Once again…
Tino Capobianco and Revere Mayor’s Race
There has been a lot happening next door in Revere, beginning with the news this week that former Revere Mayor Thomas Ambrosino was selected Monday as the new Chelsea city manager, succeeding Jay Ash, who left to become the Secretary…
Boncore’s Campaign Kickoff
What a tremendous turnout for Attorney Phil Boncore’s campaign kickoff fundraiser at the Winthrop Golf Club. It’s not surprising that so many people from different walks of life and of all age groups came out to support Phil as he…
Sports 06-11-2015
WHS softball team advances to semifinal The Winthrop High softball team has steamrollered past its first three opponents in the Division 3 North Sectional of the MIAA State Softball Tournament to advance to the sectional semifinals. The Lady Vikings were…
Nomination papers Available for November Election
Monday, June 1 was the first day that candidates for elected office in Winthrop were able to take out nomination papers for the November 3 election. As of press time Robert L. Driscoll Jr. has taken out papers for Town…
Winthrop Class of 2015 Graduates Friday Night
One-hundred-and-thirty Winthrop High School graduates will receive their diplomas at the Class of 2015 Commencement Exercises Friday night at Miller Field. Superintendent of Schools John Macero said the class not only excelled scholastically and athletically, but it dealt admirably with…
VPF Forms Committee to Raise Awareness for New Stadium
The Viking Pride Foundation (VPF) will form a committee to help raise awareness for the need for a new multi-purpose, turf stadium on the site of Miller Field. Vincent Crossman, VPF chairman, presided over an organizational meeting held Monday night…
Police Blotter 06-04-2015
Monday, May 26 As a result of Saugus PD BOLO of a subject, Off. Curran developed information, which lead officers to revere Street in an attempt to locate the suspect in a domestic assault and battery. The suspect was located…
Opinions
Phyllis Fluet The passing this week of Phyllis Fluet marks the end of an era for those of us who are long-time residents of Winthrop. For more than three decades, Phyllis was an active citizen of our community. She served…