MAYOR WALSH HONORS JILLIAN DEMPSEY AND BOSTON PRIDE HOCKEY TEAM Winthrop’s Jillian Dempsey and her Boston Pride teammates were honored by Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston for winning the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) championship during…
Month: April 2016
Obituaries 04-28-2016
Vicki Evans Lifelong Winthrop resident Vicki L. Evans of Pleasant Street, Winthrop passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on April 20. She was 49 years old. Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of Albert Evans…
Democrats Rally Around Senate Nominee Joe Boncore
By John Lynds First Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate nominee Joe Boncore and five other candidates that ran for the seat during Tuesday, April 12 special election put aside their differences and broke bread at Donna’s Restaurant last Thursday morning.…
Finn Raises $5,700 for Dana Farber Cancer Institute
By Cary Shuman Kristen Finn will be in the Winthrop High Hall of Fame one day for being one of the best softball pitchers in school history and for being part of a very special era in Winthrop girls basketball…
Macero Not Chosen for Saugus Post
by Kate Anslinger On Tuesday evening, School Supt. John Macero received the news that he will not be appointed as the Superintendent of the Saugus school district, and he is very happy with the outcome. “I learned a lot during…
Winthrop Runners Go the Marathon Distance
by Kate Anslinger Anyone who has participated in a sporting event can attest to the adrenaline that surges through contestants as they approach a finish line, score a goal or make a basket. The Boston marathon, however; is on a…
News Briefs
MARINE MAMMAL SAFARIS On Saturday April 23, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and Massachusetts Bay Lines will host three free Marine Mammal Safaris to search for seals and porpoises and share songs and stories of Boston Harbor and the sea.…
Police Blotter 04-21-2016
Monday, April 11 Ongoing domestic problem several problems involved. Caller reports that a vehicle just struck the portable sign at the Bridge. Female called to several vehicles parking in No Parking areas and some have expired inspection stickers. Officer reports…
Speaker Deleo Congratulates Joe Boncore
Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo officially congratulated Winthrop attorney Joe Boncore on his victory in the State Senate Democratic Primary that was held April 12. Boncore defeated six other candidates to win the nomination for the seat. He…
Congratulations,Coach David Brown
We want to add our congratulations to Winthrop Police officer and St. Mary’s High School boys basketball coach Dave Brown on leading his St. Mary’s team to the Division 4 state championship for the 2015-16 season. Winthrop High School basketball…