A Viking defense back returns an interception during drills Monday afternoon.The Vikings open the season on Friday, September 9 against Danvers Falcons.
Month: August 2016
Star Athlete Takes On Fifth Grade Teaching Position
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop school district is honored to welcome back one of its finest students and athletes, Jillian Dempsey, as a fifth grade teacher. Born and raised in Winthrop, Dempsey received her masters in Education from Boston University prior…
Town Seeks Proposals for Middle School Building
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Town officials are seeking to rent out the old Middle School at 151 Pauline St. and are seeking proposals from firms and individuals to lease portions of the old Middle School (which also briefly served as…
Neighborhood Meeting Addresses Centre’s Future
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Business owners, committee members and interested citizens gathered Monday morning for a neighborhood meeting on the town center, French Square and the surrounding areas. Town Manager James McKenna explained that everyone wants to see a comprehensive…
MWRA Officials Urges Residents to Practice Water Conservation
While the Quabbin Reservoir remains within normal operating range for this time of year, it is always important to practice water conservation wherever possible, particularly during long dry spells such as this.  One reason MWRA’s reservoirs are still in good…
News Briefs
BE VIGILANT AGAINST MOSQUITOES Town wide spraying was conducted last week after receiving notice that a positive sample was found with the West Nile Virus. Some prevention tips are listed below to help residents protect themselves. The best way to…
Police Blotter 08-25-2016
Monday, August 15 Caller on Ocean Avenue reports that he came out to find his left rear tire flat. He is not sure if it is due to any intentional damage or not. He wants this on record as in…
Letters to the Editor
Supports Forde for Register of Deeds Dear Editor: As a current Winthrop resident, I’m writing to urge my neighbors to support Katie Forde for Suffolk County Register of Deeds in the upcoming September 8th primary. How the Registry operates impacts…
Our Michael and The Olympics
Ok, we’ll give Michael Phelps his due as the greatest Olympian of all time — at least in terms of the number of medals won and his sheer dominance in the swimming pool over a span of four Olympic Games.…
Peter Lyons and Golf Tryouts
Peter Lyons is holding tryouts for the Winthrop High School golf team this week at the Winthrop golf course and all students are welcome to show up and be a member of the team. Lyons has been an outstanding leader…