From the Press Box Outside the Lines By: Jim Lederman Outside the Lines The football season opens this week. Winthrop Vikings open the 2017 season with the first official practice tomorrow (Friday). The New England Patriots play their second exhibition…
Month: August 2017
Obituaries 08-17-2017
Michael DiVirgilio Of Winthrop Michael J. “Gall†DiVirgilio of Winthrop passed away suddenly on Aug. 6. He was 42 years old. Born in Malden, he was the beloved son of Carol Gallagher and Mike DiVirgilio; adored nephew of Edward and…
Winthrop Golf Club Turns 100
The Geezers League, consisting of several of the club’s senior members, enjoyed the 100th anniversary celebration at the Winthrop Golf Club on July 15.
Winthrop Eighth-Grader Recognized for Role in “Shrek the Musical, Jr.”
By Kate Anslinger Winthrop has seen its fair share of achievements in theater arts, but the latest one involves an individual who has stood out among all others in the middle-school category across the state. Eighth-grader Heather Buccini was recently…
Impossible Dream Team Reunion:Conigliaro Family Hosts ’67 Sox Celebration Aug 17
By Cary Shuman The Conigliaro family, the Boston Red Sox, and the Farrelly Brothers will host the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1967 Impossible Dream Red Sox on Thursday, Aug. 17 at Tony C’s on Boylston Street in Boston. Some…
Board of Health Looks at Changes to Tobacco Sales
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Winthrop’s Board of Health (BOH) is looking into the idea of raising the tobacco buying age to 21 in Winthrop. But, the beginnings of the discussion hit a rocky road with differing opinions at its July…
Race for Council President is Just That
By Sue Ellen Woodcock This year’s election season has brought out a healthy number of candidates, with four people vying for the seat of Town Council president. The candidates going for the seat of Town Council president are Councilor-at-Large Rich…
Town Moves Forward with Traffic Work in Center
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Business owners and residents are getting ready for a traffic study that’s going to test the traffic flow with a few changes to the French Square and center in general. The study will run from Sept.…
News Briefs
Jazz Trio Aug. 15 The Paul Speidel Jazz Trio will perform on the lawn in front of the library on Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Originally from Chicago, Paul Speidel has been a working blues and jazz guitarist in…
WCAT’s Next TV Production for Adults Set for September 6
WCAT’s next Television Production Course for adults 18 and over will begin Wednesday, September 6 at 6 p.m. This course fee is $100. The curriculum includes basic HD camera operation, microphone use, studio and field production, and HD editing. This…